Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

Job Description:

• Manage a caseload of general liability defense and construction defect litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop and execute litigation strategies tailored to each case
• Conduct and defend depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Analyze claims, defenses, liability issues, damages, and case exposure
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders
• Proactively manage deadlines, discovery, negotiations, and litigation strategy
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial-related activities
• Exercise sound legal judgment while maintaining high standards of client service and advocacy

Requirements:

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• Experience with general liability defense and third-party matters strongly preferred
• Construction defect litigation experience highly valued
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation matters independently and proactively
• Strong attention to detail, organization, professionalism, and client-service skills
• Approximately 2+ to 15 years of experience generally targeted
• Early to mid-career attorneys encouraged to apply
• Meaningful tenure and progression with prior firms preferred
• In-house and solo-practice backgrounds generally less preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Remote flexibility anywhere in Florida for exceptionally strong candidates