Staff Counsel - Liability Litigation (351/o)

Established and well-known Florida based insurance company is currently seeking an experienced liability attorney with at least 7 years' litigation experience to join their team. This is an in-house staff counsel position, is full-time and on site in Coral Gables, Florida. The successfulcandidate will have trial experience in negligence cases with multiple verdicts and a proven trial record is required. Experience in public transportation and commercial automobile insurance defense a plus. The attorney is expected to defend high exposure negligence claims for insureds. Responsibilities: Litigates cases to verdict, demonstrating superior use of trial skills and techniques. Ability to independently handle a full to moderate caseload with moderate level of severity and complexity from case inception through trial/resolution. Demonstrates exceptional legal research and writing skills. Independently drafts pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other file documents. Attend court events, hearings, and other appointments independently. Learn and understand customers' expectations and key department business goals and assist them in meeting those goals. Provides recommendations and case analysis to department head on appropriate file handling strategy. Integrates legal support staff into the case handling process. Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients Create and maintain software documentation. Requirements: Must have a Juris Doctor degree and be actively licensed in good standing with the State Bar of Florida. Must have graduated from an accredited law school. Must have 7+ liability litigation experience, experience in public transportation and commercial automobile insurance defense a plus Must have trial experience in negligence cases with multiple verdicts and a proven track record of trial skills and techniques. Must be Extremely detail oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined. Must have a demonstrated track record of trial skills and techniques. Must have the ability to work in a paperless environment. Extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated, and disciplined. Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance