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Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney – General Liability
A fast-growing boutique insurance defense firm is seeking an experienced litigation attorney to join its St. Petersburg office. The firm represents clients in premises-liability and construction-defect matters and offers attorneys the opportunity to handle substantive litigation without the overwhelming caseloads commonly found at larger defense firms.
Attorneys typically manage approximately 15 cases, allowing them to devote more time and resources to case development, litigation strategy, and proactive file management. This opportunity is ideal for a motivated attorney who genuinely enjoys litigation, wants greater autonomy, and is interested in building a long-term career with a clear path toward partnership.
Compensation and Benefits
- Total compensation ranging from $135,000 to $200,000 , including a favorable bonus structure and based on experience and skill level.
- Group health insurance.
- Paid time off.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Strong advancement potential toward partnership.
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial, and dog-friendly office environment.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of practical civil-defense litigation experience.
- Insurance-defense or general-liability experience strongly preferred.
- Strong legal writing, deposition, and case-management skills.
- Ability to independently and proactively manage files.
- Motivated, strategic, and conscientious approach to litigation.
- Premises-liability or construction-defect experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage civil-defense matters from inception through resolution.
- Handle premises-liability and construction-defect claims.
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and reports.
- Conduct depositions and participate in mediations, hearings, motion practice, and trial preparation.
- Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.
- Evaluate liability and exposure and develop effective litigation strategies.
- Proactively manage files and remain ahead of deadlines and opposing counsel.
Jessica Jones
Salary : $135,000 - $200,000