Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Job Title: Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A prominent law firm in Miami, FL, seeks a skilled and dynamic Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney with at least three years of experience. The firm is committed to fostering an environment that encourages professional and personal growth, offering challenging and rewarding opportunities for legal professionals.

Duties

• Handle a caseload from inception to trial or resolution.
• Conduct in-depth legal research and oversee related paralegal tasks.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery documents, and client reports.
• Represent clients during court hearings, depositions, mediations, and settlement meetings.
• Negotiate settlements effectively to achieve client objectives.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense or personal/bodily injury litigation.
• Strong proficiency in legal research, writing, and analysis.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Outstanding organizational and time-management capabilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-demand work setting.
• Proficiency with legal technology tools, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).

Education

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

Certifications

• Active and good-standing membership with the Florida Bar.

Skills

• Expertise in insurance defense and litigation processes.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective collaboration within a legal team.

Job Location

• Miami, FL

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Comprehensive health insurance, including dental and vision coverage.
• Paid time off for vacation and personal needs.
• Supportive and diverse professional environment.

This boutique law firm provides legal representation to clients in litigation and transactional matters throughout Florida. Its key practice areas include casualty and tort litigation, construction and commercial litigation, insurance and coverage issues, insurance fraud and investigation, real estate and transactional, risk management and safety, and medical malpractice and professional liability. The firm's office is located in Miami, Florida.