General Liability Civil Defense Attorney

A law firm is seeking a highly experienced and skilled General Liability Civil Defense Attorney to join their team in Orlando, FL.

Job Overview:

The General Liability Civil Defense Attorney will manage a diverse caseload involving premises and retail liability, amusement park liability, auto liability, rideshare liability, and commercial trucking cases for Fortune 500 clients. The successful candidate should possess at least 10 years of litigation experience, with a preference for individuals with past trial experience. Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Duties:

• Manage and handle various complex civil defense cases, including premises and retail liability, amusement park liability, auto liability, rideshare liability, and commercial trucking cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to provide well-founded legal advice and strategies.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, negotiations, mediation, and settlement conferences.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external parties to gather and analyze relevant case information.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery requests/responses.
• Stay abreast of changes in laws and regulations relevant to civil defense litigation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of litigation experience, preferably focusing on general liability civil defense.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to the Florida State Bar.
• Past trial experience is a plus.
• Proven track record of successfully managing and resolving civil defense cases.

Education:

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

Certifications:

• Admission to the Florida State Bar.

Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent writing and research abilities.
• Effective communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on producing high-quality work.
• Proficiency in legal research tools and software.

The Orlando office, while small, is still an integral part of this 300+ attorneys respected litigation defense practice. The firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to it's minority hiring practices and it's utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.