Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney in Tampa, FL, to join their insurance defense team. This full-time, in-office role requires a motivated individual with experience in bodily injury defense. The position offers an opportunity to work on property damage cases alongside bodily injury matters.

Duties

• Manage a caseload focused on bodily injury defense, including auto negligence and general liability.
• Handle all litigation aspects: discovery, depositions, hearings, motions, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Support the property damage team, including first-party property or FIGA-related cases.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and correspondence.
• Represent clients at hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain organized case files and ensure compliance with deadlines and billing requirements.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in bodily injury defense.
• Experience or familiarity with property damage and/or FIGA claims is a plus.
• Active license to practice law in Florida and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Familiarity with law firm billing practices and time entry protocols.
• Ability to work independently, manage a high-volume caseload, and meet deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida.

Skills

• Strong legal research and writing abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off (PTO).

This law firm provides legal representation to clients throughout Florida and Puerto Rico. Its wide range of practice areas includes accountant malpractice, administrative law, automotive liability, construction defect liability, environmental and toxic torts, insurance coverage and bad faith, personal injury and wrongful death, and workers' compensation. Its offices are located in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, and West Palm Beach, Florida.