Senior Trial Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

FrankCrum is a Top Workplace!

Frank Winston Crum Insurance (FWCI) issues Workers' Compensation and General Liability policies by offering flexible coverage and payment options to meet the varied needs of businesses. Over the years, FWCI has grown from a single-state insurance carrier to one that is licensed in 45 states and continues to expand. In addition to regional and product line growth, FWCI has enhanced its value-added services. What has not changed though is the firm's commitment - echoed throughout the family of companies - "always to do the right things for the right reasons!"

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The Role You'll Play to Create Success

We are excited to announce our search for a full-time  Senior Trial Attorney! In this role, you will contribute to the mission of FrankCrum by supporting the Managing Trial Attorney in the defense of Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company and Clear Blue Insurance Company’s insureds (“Insureds”) in litigated matters involving in property, bodily injury, and construction defect claims throughout the State of Florida.

1. Updates continuously all aspects of assigned matters from pre-trial through post-trial resolution.
2. Develops and implements strategies to achieve team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims and lawsuits.
3. Defends and represents Insureds in moderate complexity property, bodily injury and construction defect claims and lawsuits.
4. Prepares and manage pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions and any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of Insureds.
5. Ensures all carrier reporting guidelines are adhered to timely and with sufficient substantive detail.
6. Maintains a cooperative partnership with Claims Management/Staff and clients in the handling of all claims and lawsuits.
7. Analyzes case performance on open and closed files.

The Attributes We Seek

1. Must have received a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
2. Member in good standing of the Florida Bar.
3. Seven (7) plus years of relevant civil litigation experience, preferably with a substantial portion of that time involved with insurance defense-oriented litigation.
4. Jury trial experience preferred but not required.
5. Experience litigating construction defect claims, including Chapter 558 pre-suit requirements.
6. Experience litigating property and general liability claims.
7. Construction Law Board Certification/and or Board-Certified Trial Attorney preferred but not required.
8. Experience with litigation case management platforms. Experience with Clio preferred.
9. Proficiency with legal technology, including document management systems, e-discovery platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools utilized to support legal research, document review, drafting, and workflow efficiency.

Our Competitive Benefits

Along with this great opportunity, FrankCrum also provides exceptional benefits from top carriers including:

1. Health Insurance is just twenty-five dollars per month for employee only coverage and a very low cost for family levels. 
2. Dental and Vision Insurance
3. Short Term Disability and Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
4. Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
5. Supplemental insurance plans such as Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services and Pet Insurance
6. 401(k) Retirement Plan where FrankCrum matches 100% of the first 4% the employee contributes, and the employee is immediately vested in the employer match
7. Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement
8. Health Savings Account funded by FrankCrum
9. Paid time off and holiday pay
10. Education Benefit Program at the IRS Maximum allowance 
11. PTO cash out
12. Tickets at Work
13. Alero Financial and its robust credit union benefits program
14. Employee and client referral bonus programs
15. Disaster Relief Fund for employees 

What's Special About FrankCrum

FrankCrum, a family-owned business-to-business entity since 1981 made of several companies: FrankCrum Corporate (a professional employer organization), FrankCrum Staffing, Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company, and the FrankCrum Insurance Agency - all based in Clearwater, Florida. This "family of employer solutions" employs approximately 400 people who serve over 4,000 clients throughout the United States. FrankCrum employees are trained to deliver high value through exceptional customer service and treat clients and coworkers like family. By living by our Brand Pillars (Integrity, Affinity, and Prosperity) employees are recognized at quarterly events for exceptional customer service and milestones in tenure.

The FrankCrum headquarters spans 14 acres and includes a cafe, subsidized for employees. Menus include made-to-order breakfast, hot lunch options and even dinners that can be ordered to-go, all at very affordable prices. The cafe also plays host to monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations, eating and costume contests, and yearly holiday parties. Through the input of its own employees, The Tampa Bay Times has recognized FrankCrum as a Top Place to Work for more than 10 years in a row! FrankCrum also supports several community efforts through Trinity Cafe, the Homeless Empowerment Program, and Clearwater Free Clinic!

If you want to play this role to positively impact our clients' day-to-day business, then apply now!

FrankCrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.
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