Description:
Experience Level: 2-8 years of experienceBar Admission: Must be licensed and in good standing with the State Bar of Arizona (additional admissions to New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, or Utah a plus)
Location Requirement: Must reside in Arizona. This is a remote position, but the associate will be expected to attend in-person meetings at the firm or court as needed.
The defense practice group is experiencing growth and is looking to add experienced attorneys to the team.
Practice Focus:
- Insurance coverage analysis and opinion work;
- Drafting coverage position letters;
- Insurance coverage litigation (declaratory judgment actions);
- Insurance bad faith litigation;
- Supporting coverage counsel duties in connection with complex claims.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Heavy research and legal writing, particularly drafting detailed coverage opinions;
- Drafting coverage position letters;
- Drafting and responding to discovery;
- Preparing and responding to motions and related litigation pleadings.
Ideal Candidate Traits:
- Exceptional legal research and writing skills;
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail;
- Interest or background in insurance law is preferred, but not required.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a participant of the E-Verify Program where required by state law. Requests for reasonable accommodation should be directed to jbelluscio@cavanaghlaw.com.
