What are the responsibilities and job description for the Litigation Associate position at Distinct | North America?
Litigation Associate (Insurance Defense) | Orlando, Florida | $90,000-$120,000
Most associates don’t leave because of the work.
They leave because no one ever really showed them how to do it properly.
You get given files. You figure it out. Maybe someone checks in. Maybe they don’t. You improve… but slowly. Usually by fixing your own mistakes.
This is a bit different.
You’ll still have responsibility. You’ll still run files. But you won’t be left guessing whether you’re doing it right.
There’s actual guidance here. Not constant hand holding. Just the kind of input that makes you better, faster.
The role
You’ll be working across a mix of insurance defense matters.
- Bodily injury
- Property
- Some general liability work
You’ll get exposure to depositions, motion work, hearings. Not just stuck drafting all day.
And when things get busy, people don’t disappear. They help.
Sounds small. It isn’t.
What’s on offer
- Salary between $90,000-$120,000
- Billables that are realistic and actually achievable
- Hybrid working. Three days in, two from home
- Partners who review your work and explain things, not just send it back
- A team that remembers what it was like to be an associate
What they’re looking for
- 2 to 4 years of litigation experience
- Some exposure to insurance defense helps, not essential
- Someone who wants to improve, not just get through the day
- Comfortable speaking to clients and taking ownership
This isn’t the place where you fake it and hope no one notices.
It’s the place where you actually get good.
That usually leads to better options later. Or you just stay because it’s working.
Feel free to reach out to Ryan Jaiswal at Distinct Recruitment to discuss any questions.
Ryan Jaiswal is one of the Founders at Distinct Recruitment and specialises in Legal Recruitment. He focuses on placing attorneys within insurance defense and wider litigation teams across Florida.
Call Ryan on 1 786 891 0610, or find him on LinkedIn where you can grab a time in his schedule if you would prefer to have a chat before sending your resume over.
Ref: INDRYAN
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000