1st Party Property Attorney (1FTL)

Job Description

Job Description

Family owned and operated AV Rated Insurance defense firm is seeking a 1st Party Property Attorney in the Fort Lauderdale office.  The Firm offers comprehensive insurance coverage and defense services, including policy analysis and interpretation, and defense against claim litigation. The ideal candidate for the position must have 1+ years of first-party property or PIP defense litigation experience.

Responsibilities:

• Manage significant caseload from inception to post-trial.
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
• Prepare pleadings, discovery/discovery responses, motions, and other litigation documents.
• Prepare timely reports to insurance carriers and clients regarding case status and ongoing activities.
• Develop clients via relationship building methods.
• Travel to various courthouses and other locations is expected.
• Meet monthly billing requirements.

Qualifications:

• Must have knowledge and experience in first-party property claims and/or PIP litigation.
• Must be a Good Standing Member of the Florida Bar.
• Excellent academic credentials required.
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be technologically confident, very comfortable using process management systems and effectively utilizes available technology and automation.
• Knowledge of Time Matters, Juris and Acuity is a plus.
• Must have knowledge and expertise in all phases of litigation from pleadings through trial.
• Must have knowledge and experience taking and defending depositions.
• Must have strong and persuasive oral advocacy as well as excellent writing skills.
• Must be skilled in evaluating cases.
• Ability to manage a high volume caseload.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Holiday and Time-Off benefits