Defense Attorney

Litigation Associate

$140,000 - $160,000

Naples, FL

A bit about us:

We have grown from two forward-thinking partners to become the largest locally based, full-service regional firm serving the needs of our clients throughout Florida. Our office provides a wide variety of services including Real Estate, Litigation and Estate Planning to our clients. We believe it is very important to understand the tenets that we follow in our relationships with our clients. These tenets are how we want to be judged, and what we want used as criteria in selecting us for legal representation. We hold ourselves to the highest standards of our profession. Our goal is to continually demonstrate the Firm's capabilities and experience, and to build and maintain trust between our clients and us. The only result that we will accept is the one that our clients expect us to deliver.

Why join us?

Profit Sharing Plan 401K Excellent Health Benefits Mentorship & Growth Free Parking Employee Assistance Program And Much More!

Job Details

One of South West Florida's most respected law firms, is seeking a Tort & Insurance Associate Attorney to join its Fort Myers office. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years of insurance litigation experience and a strong background in tort law. This role involves a wide range of litigation responsibilities, including:

• Drafting and reviewing pleadings and motions
• Evaluating cases and developing litigation strategies
• Responding to discovery requests
• Preparing and arguing motions in court
• Attending hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Meeting with clients and negotiating settlements

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant litigation experience
• Exceptional legal writing and analytical skills
• Strong work ethic and organizational abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy