Assistant General Counsel-Products Liability

Location:

2721 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America

The U-Haul International, Inc. Legal Department seeks a skilled product liability/personal injury litigator with 3-7 years of experience to assist in the management and coordination of the nationwide defense of product liability, negligence and insurance coverage matters brought against the various U-Haul entities.   This position will also focus on the investigation of accidents involving U-Haul moving equipment and pre-suit oversight of certain types of claims. This is an in-office position in Phoenix, Arizona.

The qualified candidate must possess the ability to quickly assess the legal exposure posed by a variety of situations unique to U-Haul and provide concise and correct legal advice to both U-Haul field personnel and senior management.   This is a fast-paced job that is only suited to a self-starter who has the experience to quickly take ownership of an existing caseload of complex matters. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Managing product liability, negligence and insurance coverage litigation;

• Effectively managing outside counsel and litigation budgets;

• Directing accident investigations, including retaining consultants, interviewing witnesses and coordinating with members of other U-Haul departments;

• Drafting, revising and coordinating discovery;

• Preparing corporate representatives and U-Haul witnesses for depositions;

• Providing advice and direction on insurance claims and insurance coverage matters;

• Providing general legal advice to U-Haul field personnel on a wide variety of legal issues.

Requirements:

• J.D. from an ABA accredited school and a current, in-good-standing admission to at least one state bar;

• Experience defending significant product liability and negligence lawsuits;

• Demonstrated knowledge of effective management of litigation;

• Experience vetting and hiring expert witnesses;

• First or second chair experience at trial or arbitration;

• Experience coordinating and responding to discovery;

• Excellent research, writing and analytical skills;

• Strong interpersonal skills and a proactive mindset;

• Ability to travel.

Salary requirements must be submitted with resume.  We will not consider any candidates who do not include salary requirements.

U-Haul Offers: 

• Full Medical coverage 

• Prescription plans 

• Dental & Vision Plans 

• New indoor fitness gym 

• Gym Reimbursement Program 

• Registered Dietitian Program  

• Weight Watchers  

• Onsite medical clinic for you and your family 

• Career stability 

• Opportunities for advancement 

• Valuable on-the-job training 

• Tuition reimbursement program 

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U-Haul University® 

• Business and travel insurance 

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick days  

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) 

• 401(k) Savings Plan 

• Life insurance 

• Critical Illness/Group Accident 

• 24-hour physician available for kids 

• MetLaw Legal program 

• MetLife auto and home insu