Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury

Overview

This role is for an insurance defense attorney within a bodily injury (BI) unit, focusing on motor vehicle insurance defense litigation. The attorney will provide legal representation to insured clients and insurance companies before courts and arbitration panels, managing cases from inception through resolution.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation cases from beginning to end
• Prepare legal pleadings, motions, statements, and trial briefs
• Negotiate settlements
• Collaborate with clients and claims partners to prepare timely litigation reports
• Analyze written discovery, depositions, and medical records
• Assess claim values to determine risk exposure

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree or Master of Laws (LLM)
• Admission to practice law in the state of Florida

Compensation & Benefits

• Attorney I salary range: $97,650 - $108,500 per year
• Attorney II salary range: $132,210 - $146,900 per year
• Annual gainshare cash incentive payment up to 30% or 40% of eligible earnings, depending on position level, based on company performance
• Bonus up to $15,000, payable after 90 calendar days of active employment

Benefits include:

• 401(k) plan with dollar-for-dollar company match up to 6%
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including free preventative care
• Wellness and mental health programs
• Health care flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, and life insurance
• Paid time off, including volunteer time off
• Paid and unpaid sick leave where applicable, plus short- and long-term disability
• Parental and family leave; military leave and pay
• Career development and tuition assistance

Location

• This is a 100% remote position based out of the Ft. Myers office
• Venues covered include Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Desoto, Highlands, Hendry, Sarasota, and Manatee Counties in Florida

Additional Information

• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship
• The employer does not hire candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this role

Equal Opportunity Employer