Description:
Description:The Tampa office of Florida Defense Litigation Lawyers seeks an Associate with 2-5 years of insurance defense experience. Must have substantive experience litigating claims, including drafting motions, client reports, taking and defending depositions, and attending hearings. Experience litigating first-party property claims is strongly desired.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Draft/review and respond to substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery
- Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements
- Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
- Communicate in a highly effective and timely manner with team members and clients
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment
Requirements:
- 2-5 years of insurance defense litigation experience required
- First-party property experience preferred
- Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing required
- Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy
- Client-Centric Approach: Our clients are our compass—your unwavering commitment to exceptional client service
- Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style
