Description:
A Leading, Sector-Focused Global Law Firm has an opportunity for a Senior Insurance Coverage Litigation Attorney/ Senior Associate with 7+ years' experience, to be located in Miami. We are looking for a bright attorney and an excellent writer who is highly motivated and proactive with their caseload—someone who will be able to act independently and comfortable taking on a leadership role with their cases, with experience and an interest in working on complex insurance coverage litigation matters, and who is comfortable with client interaction with high level executives of major insurance companies.The position involves representation of insurers in complex commercial litigation and insurance coverage matters, including the defense of consumer class actions against insurers, coverage disputes pertaining to general liability and product liability cases, premises liability and insurance coverage claims. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced attorney who is able to work within a busy and fast-paced team environment, and looking to grow.
Responsibilities:
- Develop litigation strategy for insurance coverage litigation business disputes and class-actions;
- Conduct complex and rigorous legal research and analysis, and draft memoranda;
- Analyze insurance policies, draft analyses of coverage issues and provide coverage advice and recommendations for clients;
- Draft and review pleadings, memos, briefs, interrogatories, and other legal correspondence and litigation documents;
- Take and defend depositions;
- Attend court hearings and mediations;
- Document review;
- Work on all aspects of pretrial to trial;
- Manage and supervise associates and paralegals
- Interact with clients.
Education and Experience Required:
- Admission to practice in Florida.
- 8+ years of insurance coverage litigation experience, particularly with commercial general liability policies;
- State and federal court experience;
- Excellent academic credentials;
- Solid work history.
Skills and Abilities Required:
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills;
- Interpersonal, leadership and mentoring skills;
- Ability to handle matters of a highly sensitive nature;
- Ability to handle time sensitive matters, sometimes several simultaneously;
- Ability to interact with clients and command client confidence;
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects;
- Excellent organizational and time management skills;
- Ability to identify and resolve problems quickly.
