Associate Attorney - AZ

WHO WE WANT TO HIRE

We are seeking to hire an experienced Associate Attorney to add to our Scottsdale, Arizona-based team for our Workers’ Compensation practice area. The candidate must have the ability to successfully handle a large volume of files and the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced professional environment. An individual with a foundation in legal research, writing, and analysis who desires an opportunity to learn, litigate, and grow with one of Arizona's top insurance defense firms. There will be training and mentoring available, along with the chance to serve as 2nd chair counsel.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Incentive bonus available, based on performance.
• Medical insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Health Savings Account, and GYM Reimbursement Program
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• Accident insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan/immediate 100% vesting
• Flexible working hours
• Paid garage parking
• Casual but professional work environment
• Holiday Paid time off
• Ability to work a hybrid remote schedule

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Professional and effective communication with various clients, insurance adjusters, judges, physicians, and other various professionals, as well as team members, inclusive of senior attorneys, paralegals, and staff.
• Independently conduct research and analyze various case laws, rules, and statutes, including but not limited to the Arizona Workers’ Compensation.
• Understand and apply legal analysis to provide effective counsel to clients.
• Review and analyze voluminous medical records and discovery and combine with legal analysis, resulting in client summarizations and status updates.
• Assist the supervising attorney with litigation preparation and strategy by drafting written discovery requests and responses, completing document redaction, conducting potential witness interviews, and addressing other assigned tasks relevant to litigation and discovery on a case-by-case basis.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have a Juris Doctor degree
• Must be licensed to practice in the state of Arizona
• Experience in workers’ compensation/litigation experience preferred
• Superior writing and communication skills
• Excellent organization and prioritization skills
• Experience with medical terminology and language is preferred, but not required

ABOUT THE FIRM

Brown Gren Abraham & McCracken LLC (https://bgamlaw.com/) is an insurance defense firm that provides comprehensive and responsive legal services to employers and insurers throughout Colorado, Arizona, and Utah. By joining our Firm, you will gain hands-on experience with complicated, high-stakes matters that will push you to think critically and improve professionally. We value those that take the initiative, love problem-solving, and want to be part of a team that truly supports one another.

This pay range is approximate. The actual pay received may vary depending on certain factors such as related job experience, education, and/or training.