Insurance Defense Attorney

Insurance Defense Attorney – 3+ Years ExperienceSt. Petersburg, FL | Full-Time | Competitive Compensation & BenefitsAbout the Opportunity: A respected insurance defense firm in St. Petersburg is seeking a skilled Attorney with 3+ years of experience to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned litigator who thrives in fast-paced, high-stakes matters and wants to take ownership of complex cases from start to finish.Key Responsibilities:Defend insurers and insureds in a wide variety of litigation matters, including general liability, personal injury, property damage, and commercial disputes.Manage all phases of litigation: pleadings, discovery, motion practice, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.Provide strategic case analysis, risk assessment, and guidance to clients.Collaborate with partners and colleagues to deliver high-quality legal representation.Supervise junior associates and support staff as needed.Qualifications:J.D. from an accredited law school.Active Florida bar license, in good standing.Minimum 3+ years of insurance defense litigation experience (trial experience preferred).Strong legal writing, research, and advocacy skills.Ability to manage a heavy caseload independently while maintaining strong attention to detail.Excellent client communication and relationship-building abilities.What's Offered:Competitive base salary (commensurate with experience).Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.401(k) with firm contribution.Reasonable billable hour requirements.Professional growth and partnership-track opportunities.Supportive, team-oriented work environment.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.