What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Attorney position at HCI GROUP INC?
JOB SUMMARY
The insurance defense staff attorney will be responsible for first-party property and casualty litigation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Manage and be responsible for a full caseload
- Prepare assessments of cases, including factual summations and legal research
- Conduct motion practice
- Take and defend depositions
- Propound and respond to discovery
- Represent HCPCI at hearings and mediations
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Ability to aggressively pursue HCPCI’s interests in and out of court.
- Must be self-sufficient (able to work independent of a paralegal or secretary), self-motivated and able to multitask.
- Must be able to use all relevant technology, including calendaring, e-filing, etc.
- Experience utilizing online legal research systems such as Westlaw and LexisNexis is a plus
- Detail orientated, committed to professionalism
- Team oriented, proactive approach to all situations
- Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
EDUCATION & TRAINING
- Juris Doctor (JD) required
EXPERIENCE
- 2-5 years in first party insurance property defense claims
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
- Member in good standing of the Florida Bar
HYBRID WORKING & COLLABORATION WEEKS
To foster HCI’s commitment to creating a collaborative work environment, remote workers will be required to report to a central office location for one week every quarter for collaboration, team building, and educational exercises. Attendance during collaboration weeks is a vital component of our team culture, and therefore mandatory unless exceptions are approved through Human Resources. Additionally, employees are required to report to the office each Thursday and whenever asked as project requirements, team meetings, or other organizational needs that necessitate in-person collaboration occur.