Description:

A Civil Litigation Defense Law Firm seeks a driven, hard-working attorney to join our civil defense litigation practice group in Lake Mary, Florida. Our attorneys defend insurance companies, businesses, sovereign immune entities, non-profits, and individuals in a wide range of legal matters, from premises liability to personal injury, products liability, auto liability and all types of torts.

A minimum of 3-5+ years of civil defense litigation experience, preferably in personal injury, bodily injury, general liability, and/or insurance defense litigation.

Previous experience should include managing your own case load, taking and defending depositions, appearance in court, motion practice, discovery; mediation and some trial experience is a huge plus.

Pay commensurate with experience

Responsibilities:
  • Take and defend depositions
  • Draft and argue dispositive motions
  • Attend hearings, mediations, and trials
  • Perform legal research and provide analysis of case law
  • Prepare pleadings and correspondence
  • Communicate with clients, expert witnesses, and opposing counsel
  • Provide exemplary legal counsel to clients
  • Must be familiar with hourly billing.

Qualifications:
  • Must be a licensed member of the Florida Bar
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Prior litigation experience preferred.