Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a dynamic litigation attorney with over 10 years of experience to join their team in West Palm Beach, FL. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in first-party property insurance law and a passion for advocacy and relationship-building. This role involves managing cases from inception to resolution and contributing to business development efforts.

Duties

• Represent policyholders in first-party property insurance matters, including coverage disputes and claim denials.
• Review insurance policies and related materials to assess coverage and build strong cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to develop innovative strategies.
• Manage a diverse caseload, drafting legal documents and maintaining documentation.
• Negotiate with insurance carriers and opposing counsel to seek advantageous settlements.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, including hearings and trials.
• Provide clear legal advice to policyholders regarding their rights and options.
• Collaborate with a team of attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants.
• Execute strategies to market and build business in the Cincinnati area.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the applicable state bar.
• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, with expertise in first-party property insurance law preferred.
• Proven ability to generate new business and develop client relationships.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, and trial skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

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

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law and in good standing with the applicable state bar.

Skills

• Strong analytical and negotiation abilities.
• Excellent trial and case management skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus structure.
• Vacation and sick time.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Pet discount program and insurance.
• Bar dues and CLE credits paid by firm.
• Generous 401(k) matching.
• Hybrid work schedule.

The firm has been around for more than three decades, and have offices in California, Colorado, Florida, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, New York and New Jersey. Practice areas include Insurance Claim Presentation and Litigation, Insurance Coverage Disputes and Insurance Bad Faith. Their cases are accepted on a contingency fee basis, meaning that legal fees are most often paid only in the event of a recovery for the policyholder.