Associate Attorney

A bit about us:

We are a highly respected, nationally recognized civil litigation firm with a longstanding presence throughout the Southeast. Our attorneys represent businesses, insurance carriers, and other clients in a wide range of complex litigation matters.

With decades of experience, a strong reputation in the legal community, and a collaborative approach to practicing law, we have built an environment where attorneys can develop their skills, take ownership of their cases, and build rewarding long-term careers.

We are looking to add a talented Insurance Defense Associate Attorney to our growing Jacksonville team.

Why join us?

Recognized Litigation Practice: Join an established regional firm with a strong reputation for high-quality defense litigation and client representation.
Competitive Compensation: Base salaries ranging from $110,000-$150,000, depending on experience and qualifications.
Additional Earning Potential: Earn an additional $50 per qualifying billable hour above the 1,900-hour annual requirement.
Reasonable Billable Expectations: 1,900 annual billable hours with a clearly defined bonus opportunity for exceeding expectations.
Sophisticated Litigation: Work on a variety of insurance defense matters, including premises liability, trucking, construction, and general liability.
Professional Development: Collaborate with experienced litigators while continuing to develop your own case management, litigation, and courtroom skills.
Potential Hybrid Flexibility: Opportunity for a work-from-home day once fully trained and established with the team.
Long-Term Career Opportunity: Join a stable, established firm with opportunities to grow professionally and take on increasing responsibility.

Job Details

We are seeking an Associate Attorney with at least 2 years of insurance defense experience to join our Jacksonville litigation practice.

The ideal candidate will have experience handling general liability defense matters, with exposure to premises liability, trucking, or construction litigation particularly desirable.

Responsibilities:
Manage and assist with a diverse caseload of insurance defense litigation matters.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and other litigation documents.
Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
Take and defend depositions, attend hearings, and participate in mediations.
Work closely with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, and other parties.
Assist with trial preparation and participate in courtroom proceedings as appropriate.

Qualifications:
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in Florida.
Minimum 2 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
Experience in premises liability, trucking, construction, or general liability defense strongly preferred.
Strong legal research, writing, communication, and analytical skills.
Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines in a collaborative environment.
Motivated, detail-oriented, and interested in continued professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits:
Base salary: $110,000-$150,000, commensurate with experience.
Bonus: $50 per qualifying billable hour above 1,900 annually.
Potential hybrid flexibility following initial training and onboarding.
Additional benefits to be discussed during the interview process.

Interested in taking the next step in your litigation career?

If you're an insurance defense attorney looking for sophisticated litigation work, competitive compensation, and an established team where you can continue growing, we'd love to connect.

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