Associate Attorney - Liability Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a self-motivated and dynamic Associate Attorney with 0-5 years of civil litigation experience to join its expanding office in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The role involves defending claims as part of a trial team, primarily in auto/commercial auto liability, premises liability, medical professional liability, and product liability.

Duties

• Defend claims as part of a trial team with a supervising partner.
• Litigate cases in preparation for and at trial.

Requirements

• Licensed in the state of Florida in good standing.
• Experience in insurance defense is required.
• Superior written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Produce accurate and high-quality work.
• Ability to manage multiple activities and work under pressure.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills

• Strong communication skills.
• Detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.

Benefits

• Confidentiality maintained according to EEO guidelines.

This law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to clients throughout the state of Florida. Its core practice areas include workers' compensation defense, civil litigation defense, construction disputes, commercial law, and environmental law. The firm has been awarded the highest rating for professional and ethical excellence by Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory. Its offices are located in Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, and Sebastian, Florida.