Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in Insurance Defense in West Palm Beach, FL. This role offers the opportunity to litigate and lead in various cases, including premises liability, products liability, construction defect, personal injury, commercial auto, and commercial trucking. The successful candidate will manage their own caseload and collaborate with experienced partners.

Duties

• Review claim files and analyze case strategy.
• Attend court hearings and depositions.
• Prepare litigation pleadings, strategic discovery, and motions.
• Provide tactical feedback to clients responsively.

Requirements

• Florida Bar Admission/Member in Good Standing.
• 2-10 years of experience; insurance defense experience preferred.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform required duties.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

• Florida Bar Admission.

Skills

• Strong legal writing skills.
• Ability to provide timely, accurate, and quality work product.

Benefits

• Health insurance benefits.
• Generous paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement with employer match.
• Excellent work-life balance.

This Florida-based law firm has been serving clients in the surrounding areas throughout the state and has been serving diligently to assist clients in achieving business and personal goals. They have an received AV-rating and most of the members of the firm are certified civil litigation lawyers. A few of them are also certified in the field of construction litigation. Their areas of concentration include class actions, commercial litigation, constitutional law, construction deficiency, carbon monoxide, employment law, toxic claims in environment, fire & gas law, food safety law, insurance coverage, land use law, medical malpractice, and maritime law. The members of this firm have successfully defended litigation cases in state and federal courts throughout Florida.