Insurance Defense Attorney

Job Overview:
A growing insurance defense law firm is seeking experienced attorneys to join its team across multiple practice areas. The firm offers flexibility with remote or hybrid work arrangements in various locations throughout Florida. This position presents an excellent opportunity for attorneys to engage in diverse insurance defense cases while benefiting from an innovative work environment that emphasizes work-life balance, career development, and professional growth. Attorneys will collaborate with dedicated teams and have access to unparalleled training, mentoring, and support infrastructure.

Location:

• Jacksonville, FL

Duties:

• Handle a variety of insurance defense matters, including General Liability, Bodily Injury, Nursing Home/ALF, First Party Property, Construction Defect, and Trucking/Maintenance of Traffic cases.
• Collaborate with other attorneys to explore early resolution strategies and alternative approaches to litigation.
• Maintain clear and timely communication with clients regarding case progress.
• Participate in trial preparation, motions, and case management.
• Work with dedicated teams to promote success and early resolution opportunities.
• Utilize technology and case management systems for efficient case handling and communication.
• Participate in firm-wide training, mentoring, and roundtable discussions to enhance legal skills and knowledge.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience handling insurance defense matters.
• Strong experience in areas such as General Liability, Bodily Injury, First Party Property, and related practice areas.
• Ability to work independently while effectively managing multiple cases.
• Self-motivated with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to update clients promptly and professionally.
• Proficiency in using case management software and other relevant technology.
• Ability to meet deadlines and maintain high ethical standards in timekeeping and billing practices.
• Knowledge of AIM/Perfect Law is a plus.
• Must be a member in good standing with the Florida Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Active membership with the Florida Bar.

Skills:

• In-depth knowledge of insurance defense litigation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and handle a diverse caseload.
• Technologically proficient, with the ability to use case management systems and software effectively.
• Collaborative team player focused on client success and early resolution strategies.

Benefits:

• Competitive annual base salary.
• Quarterly bonus structure and year-end bonus potential.
• Trial bonuses and revenue share for client development.
• Flexibility in workspace and work schedule (remote/hybrid options).
• Ongoing training, mentoring, and professional development opportunities.
• Robust support infrastructure to enhance efficiency in case management.

This insurance defense law firm has offices in Orlando, Palm Beach, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Miami. There are 40 attorneys who are part of the team working in the areas of worker?s compensation, product liability, insurance law and coverage, PIP, premises liability, federal practice, subrogation, wrongful death, collection and creditor?s rights, boating liability and maritime, E & O professional liability, appellate practice, toxic tort, negligent security, and insurance law and coverage.