Insurance Defense Attorney - Florida PIP (Limited Term Employment)

Overview

A legal team is seeking an attorney with experience in Florida Personal Injury Protection (PIP) to join their Florida PIP Staff Counsel team. This is a one-year renewable term position with remote work options. The role involves handling primarily low complexity and low exposure PIP defense cases, with in-person appearances and hearings as required, mostly in the Miami-Dade area. Candidates must be located in Florida and comfortable traveling for in-person court appearances.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all phases of PIP defense cases from intake through resolution.
• Litigate low complexity and low exposure cases, including preparation of 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.
• Manage cases efficiently and perform other duties as needed.
• 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 receive developmental assignments.

Physical Requirements

• Work performed primarily indoors in a climate-controlled office or virtually from an approved remote location.
• Occasional field work may expose the employee to outdoor weather conditions.
• Frequent sitting or standing for prolonged periods.
• Occasional movement around the workplace, including stairs and uneven surfaces.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects up to 50 pounds.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers for typing, mousing, and writing.
• Occasional bending, stooping, crouching, kneeling, twisting, and reaching.
• Adequate vision and hearing, with or without correction, to perform job duties safely and effectively.
• Regular travel between offices, remote locations, and field sites may be required.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in Florida required upon hire.
• Civil litigation and/or personal injury experience preferred.

Skills and Qualifications

• Strong verbal communication and listening skills.
• Excellent written communication and negotiation abilities.
• Ability to function effectively in adversarial or confrontational situations.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed.
• Demonstrated judgment, decision-making, time management, and priority-setting skills.
• Proficient with technology and comfortable working in a virtual, paperless environment.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience, qualifications, and location.
• Bonus opportunities based on company and individual performance.
• 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 travel primarily in the Miami-Dade area, Florida.
• Candidates must be located in Florida and able to attend in-person hearings and appearances.

Additional Information

• This position is a one-year renewable term.
• The recruitment process typically closes positions within 8 to 21 days after posting.
• The employer is an equal opportunity organization and complies with applicable laws regarding non-discrimination and fair hiring practices.
• Employment is subject to compliance with state insurance department regulations regarding criminal history.
• Massachusetts applicants are protected from lie detector test requirements as a condition of employment.

Applicants are encouraged to apply promptly due to the limited application window.