Associate

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings and briefs
• Prepare and respond to written discovery
• Prepare correspondence to colleagues and clients
• Analyze insurance policies, drafting coverage opinions and providing recommendations for clients
• Conduct legal research using Westlaw/Lexis/Nexis
• Review documents in preparation for litigation
• Attend and conduct depositions, hearings, and mediations as required
• Submit filings to the court

Education And Experience

• Admitted to practice in Arizona - additional admissions are a plus
• Discovery and Law and Motion experience
• State and Federal court experience
• Excellent academic credentials and work history

Skills And Abilities

• Strong writing, and analytical skills
• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature
• Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly
• Strong work ethic
• Attention to detail
• Capable of working within a team