Lateral Attorney

Lateral Attorney – Insurance Defense

Come join the TRK Team! We are looking for an Attorney to join our team at Thomas Rubin & Kelley. If you’re an experienced litigator who enjoys taking ownership of cases, collaborating with colleagues, and building strong client relationships, this could be a great fit.

Seeking Civil Defense Attorneys of All Experience Levels

Since its founding over forty years ago, the firm has been a premier boutique type law firm in the civil defense space. Put simply, Thomas Rubin & Kelley offers all of the big firm perks sans the big firm drama. If you want to be a trial attorney, you have the drive and the desire, this is the firm for you!

We are seeking full-time Civil Defense Associate Attorneys. The ideal candidate will focus primarily on defending lawsuits relating to auto, general liability, and premises liability matters. This is a great opportunity for a motivated individual who is ready to work in a team environment to handle a wide variety of civil litigation matters from the outset, through discovery, and on to mediation, arbitration, and/or trial.

Our firm is renowned for experienced and professional legal representation in all of our practice areas. The firm provides superior customer service and legal advice to our clients. We welcome and nurture talent at every level and are always looking to strengthen our ability to serve our clients.

Our firm offers a collaborative and supportive environment, complete with firm-funded professional development programs (including CLE), a clear path to partnership, and the opportunity to try cases to a jury. Further, our mentorship program for attorneys with less than three years of experience is unparalleled in the community.

Role Description

This is a full-time hybrid role located in Phoenix, AZ for an experienced Attorney. The attorney will be responsible for developing and managing civil litigation cases from the outset, through discovery, and on to mediation, arbitration, and/or trial. Day-to-day tasks include conducting legal research, taking depositions, drafting pleadings, motions, and briefs, appearing in court, negotiating settlements, and providing legal advice and representation to clients.

Qualifications

• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Excellent negotiation and oral advocacy skills
• Knowledgeable in civil litigation procedures and practices
• Ability to manage a caseload independently
• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and membership in good standing with the Arizona State Bar
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• 1-10 years Prior experience in civil litigation

Benefits

• Signing Bonus
• Competitive salary
• Bonus potential
• CLE
• Bar dues
• Multiple team-building opportunities
• Multiple networking opportunities
• Comprehensive employee benefits package including: 401(k); Employer-paid health insurance; Dental and vision insurance; Long-term disability and life insurance
• Collaborative office culture

Kindly note, we are not accepting resumes from recruiters at this time.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person