Insurance Defense Attorney -- Bodily Injury

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation cases from beginning to end, including preparation of 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
• Ensure all appropriate defenses are utilized to achieve favorable outcomes

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: $107,460 - $119,400 per year
• Attorney II salary range: $145,440 - $161,600 per year
• Annual cash incentive payment (Gainshare) 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 hybrid position requiring occasional travel to an office for meetings and/or training.

Additional Information

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for current or future sponsorship. Candidates requiring visa sponsorship (e.g., F-1 CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, H-1B, O-1, E-3, TN) are not eligible for this role.