Insurance Defense Attorney

Full-Service Litigation Law Firm with multi-disciplinary practice areas and experience across a broad spectrum of industries. Foundational to our success is an unwavering commitment to operating with integrity and efficiency, providing clients with early evaluations and fast resolutions that protect their best interests. Our client-centric approach fosters long-standing partnerships.

About us

We constantly work to provide employees with the best work environment, competitive pay, and benefits. Growth is at the core of what we do, and career progression opportunities are always available.

Responsibilities

• Represent insurance companies and their insureds in litigation matters involving trucking and other liability claims.
• Draft and argue motions before the court.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Evaluate and resolve claims and lawsuits in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Interact with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel regularly to ensure a proactive approach to litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and analysis of law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents (briefs, pleadings, appeals, etc.).
• Proactively manage a large caseload from case inception through trial or other resolution.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, with a focus on trucking and liability claims.
• Active member in good standing with the State Bar of FL.
• Proven ability to handle a high volume of cases from inception through resolution.
• Exceptional negotiation, research, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.
• Excellent analytical skills with sound judgment and decision-making abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting.
• Superior organizational skills to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage rapidly changing assignments.
• Strong commitment to client service and demonstrated ability to manage and build client relationships.
• Proven track record of courtroom success, including trial experience.
• Ability to travel as needed for case management.

Pay

$100,000 - $180,000 per year