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Litigation Associate — Trial & Defense Practice

@ Remote People

Canada

Full-time3+ years experience
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Overview

Remote People is hiring a litigation associate for a large international law firm's trial and defense practice. The role covers insurance coverage analysis, legal research and drafting, pleadings and discovery, and attending depositions and hearings. It is a full-time position requiring Arizona bar admission and 3 to 6 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions
  • Conduct legal research and draft memoranda
  • Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions and discovery
  • Attend depositions, hearings and mediations as needed

Requirements summary:

  • Admission to the Arizona Bar
  • 3 to 6 years of relevant experience
  • Excellent academic credentials
  • Exceptional legal writing and communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple matters simultaneously
  • Strong problem-solving and issue-spotting skills

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Benefits mentioned

Health insuranceRetirement plan
Source and dates

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Employer posting date
2026-07-10
First seen by our source
2026-10-09
Source record updated
2026-11-06

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentLegal & compliance
Experience3+ years
Hours per week40 (estimated)
Work settingOffice, Client sites
PositionMostly sitting
Physical demandsphysical low · computer high
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsArizona Bar admission
Perks mentionedRetirement plan, Wellness

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Remote People

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Recruit, employ & incorporate in 150+ countries. EOR from $199/mo. Ranked #1 on G2.

Full company description

The full-lifecycle global employment platform built to recruit, employ, and incorporate. Headquartered in New York, we operate across 150+ countries with owned infrastructure and dedicated human support, now powered by Command Center: the action-taking AI that completes your global HR work in plain language, not just advises on it. Command Center: Our proprietary, action-taking AI. Adjust pay, onboard, amend contracts, run terminations and more in plain language, with local compliance applied inside the flow, experts reviewing every high-impact change, and a full audit trail on everything. EOR: Employ full-time talent compliantly through infrastructure we control. Localized contracts, benefits, equity support, and accurate payroll across 150+ currencies, handled directly. Contractor of Record: Engage contractors worldwide with compliant agreements, proper classification, and on-time payments. Contractor Management: Centralize your existing contractor workforce with compliant onboarding, invoicing, and payments in one platform. Recruit: Source and vet candidates globally through our in-house talent team, ensuring technical and cultural fit before you interview. US PEO: Manage domestic teams with enterprise-grade benefits and HR infrastructure, without the administrative complexity. Global Mobility: Handle visas, work permits, and relocation in-house for seamless international moves. Incorporate: Transition to your own entities when headcount justifies it. We provide the legal and financial roadmap: bank accounts, registrations, and team transfers. Trusted by 3,000+ companies. Every client works with a dedicated account manager. EOR from $199/month. Ranked #1 on G2 for Ease of Use, Best Support, and Best Meets Requirements. One partner. One invoice. 150+ countries.

LinkedIn followers
103,371
People associated on LinkedIn
439
Reported office locations
  • 85 Broad St, New York, NY 10004, US
Business categories
  • Human Resources
  • Employee Benefits
  • Employment
  • Payments
  • Recruiting
  • Professional Services
  • Bookkeeping and Payroll
  • Outsourcing
  • Staffing Agency
Other recorded names
  • Remote People
  • RemotePeople
Specialties
  • Employer of Record
  • EOR
  • Global Payroll
  • Global Hiring
  • Remote Hiring
  • Global Mobility
  • International Recruitment
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Recruiting
  • Contractor Management
  • PEO
  • HR Outsourcing
  • Incorporation
  • International Expansion
  • Visa and Immigration
  • HR Technology
  • Workforce Management
  • Contractor of Record
  • Payroll Services
  • and Global Compliance
Profile identifies a recruitment agency
Yes
Reported total investment
0

Currency and observation date were not supplied; this is not a current valuation or a funding round.

The full-lifecycle global employment platform built to recruit, employ, and incorporate. Headquartered in New York, we operate across 150+ countries with owned infrastructure and dedicated human support, now powered by Command Center: the action-taking AI that completes your global HR work in plain language, not just advises on it. Command Center: Our proprietary, action-taking AI. Adjust pay, onboard, amend…

FieldValue
IndustryHuman Resources Services
Company size201-500 employees
HeadquartersNew York, NY
Organization typePrivately Held
Year founded2018
SpecialtiesEmployer of RecordEORGlobal PayrollGlobal HiringRemote HiringGlobal MobilityInternational RecruitmentTalent AcquisitionRecruitingContractor Management
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Job description

Our client is a large, international law firm. They're looking for an Associate with litigation and trial experience who is proactive, organized, and brings strong oral advocacy, research, and writing skills.

Key Responsibilities

  • Analyze insurance policies and draft coverage opinions and recommendations for clients

  • Conduct in-depth legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda

  • Draft and review pleadings, briefs, motions, discovery, and other legal correspondence

  • Attend depositions, hearings, and mediations as needed

Requirements

  • Admission to the Arizona Bar

  • 3–6 years of relevant experience

  • Excellent academic credentials

  • Exceptional legal writing and communication skills

  • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple matters simultaneously

  • Strong problem-solving and issue-spotting skills

Benefits

The firm offers a range of tailored benefits, including healthcare coverage, retirement planning, and wellbeing initiatives.

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