Overview
A legal position is available for an attorney to handle insurance defense cases throughout Florida. This role involves working remotely with occasional in-person appearances and trials as required. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including an annual bonus potential up to 15% of the salary, a generous 401(k) plan, auto allowance, paid time off, medical, dental, vision coverage, paid parental leave, and more, all without the pressure of billable hours.
Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of insurance defense cases from intake to resolution, primarily handling cases of low complexity and exposure.
- Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs.
- Attend hearings, conferences, interviews, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
- Communicate proactively with leadership regarding case handling opportunities and challenges.
- Consult with the Claims Department on legal aspects of files.
- Perform other tasks to ensure efficient case management.
- May serve as second chair in trials and handle trials involving minimal complexity and exposure.
- Provide support to senior attorneys on more complex cases and handle developmental assignments of moderate complexity.
Physical Requirements
- Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled office or virtually from an approved alternative location.
- May require travel between offices, alternative work locations, and field sites.
- Frequent sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
- Occasional movement including navigating stairs, ramps, and uneven surfaces.
- Occasionally lift or carry objects up to 50 pounds.
- Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, writing, and manipulating equipment.
- Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.
- Requires clear vision and adequate hearing, with or without correction.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Licensed to practice law in Florida at the time of hire.
- Bachelor's degree preferred.
- Experience in civil litigation and/or personal/bodily injury cases preferred.
Skills and Qualifications
- Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
- Excellent written communication and negotiation abilities.
- Ability to represent the organization effectively with external parties.
- Good judgment and decision-making skills.
- Strong time management and priority-setting capabilities.
- Proficient with technology and able to work efficiently in a virtual, paperless environment.
- Comfortable with public speaking and functioning in adversarial or confrontational situations.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel as needed.
Compensation and Benefits
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
- Bonus opportunity based on company and individual performance (up to 15% of salary).
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts.
- Life insurance.
- Paid time off and paid parental leave.
- Tuition assistance.
Location
- Remote work with required appearances throughout Florida.
Additional Information
- The recruitment process typically closes positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
- The employer is an equal opportunity organization and considers all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in accordance with applicable laws.
- Employment is subject to compliance with relevant state and federal regulations regarding criminal history and employment.
- This position complies with laws prohibiting the use of lie detector tests as a condition of employment where applicable.