Subrogation & Recovery Department - Associate

Responsibilities

• Represent corporate clients in Federal and State Courts, handling civil actions against individuals and entities causing real property damage, personal property damage, and business losses to our clients.
• Collaborate with a variety of forensic experts to investigate and evaluate the legal and financial viability of different causes of action in both single and multi-party litigation.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, motions, and briefs.
• Prepare for, attend, and present at court hearings.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Maintain effective communication with clients and opposing counsel.
• Try both bench and jury trials.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials demonstrating strong legal aptitude.
• Admission to the Florida bar is required.
• Minimum of five years of litigation experience, preferably prosecuting and/or defending product defect claims, property damage claims, construction issues, or property insurance claims.
• Experience working with various forensic experts (e.g., fire origin and cause, mechanical, electrical, civil, structural, chemical; material, human factors, accounting, and standard of care) is highly desired.
• Proficiency in drafting legal documents, conducting legal research, and presenting oral arguments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Able to work effectively both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Pay

Competitive compensation package including base salary, bonus opportunities, and benefits.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate the demands of litigation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.

Cozen O'Connor

We value our talented team members and offer a supportive and inclusive work environment that promotes professional growth and development.