Insurance Defense Attorney

Job details: Insurance Defense - Well respected firm This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kris Leishman Salary: $100,000 - $180,000 per year A bit about us: Full-Service Litigation Law Firm, Multi-Disciplinary Practice Areas and Experience across a broad spectrum of industries. Foundational to our success has been our unwavering commitment to operating with a high level of integrity and efficiency, providing clients with an early evaluation/opinion and seeking fast resolutions which protect their best interests. Our focus is on understanding each client’s unique needs and goals, moving quickly and efficiently to the best possible resolution. This client-centric approach has fostered long-standing partnerships. Why join us? Constantly working to provide their employees with the best work environment, competitive pay and benefits. Growth is at the core of what we do and the possibility to progress your career is always on our mind. Job Details Responsibilities Represent insurance companies and their insureds in litigation matters involving trucking and other liability claims. Drafting and arguing motions before the court. Conducting and defending depositions. Evaluating and resolving claims and lawsuits in a timely and cost-effective manner. Negotiating settlements on behalf of clients. Interacting with clients, claims professionals, and opposing counsel regularly to ensure a proactive approach to litigation matters. Conducting legal research and analysis of law sources such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to prepare legal documents, such as briefs, pleadings, appeals, etc. Proactively managing a large caseload from case inception through trial or other resolution. Qualifications Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school. A minimum of 2 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, with a focus on trucking and liability claims. Active member in good standing with the State Bar of FL. Proven ability to handle a high volume of cases from inception through resolution. Exceptional negotiation, research, and communication skills. Proficiency in legal research tools and software. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to make sound judgments and decision-making skills. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team-oriented setting. Superior organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks, work on multiple assignments, and manage rapidly changing assignments in a team environment. Strong commitment to client service and demonstrated ability to manage and build client relationships. Proven track record of courtroom success, including trial experience. Ability to travel as needed for case management. If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for insurance defense and a desire to make a significant impact within a dynamic team, we would love to hear from you. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr