Insurance Defense Attorney

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Job details:
Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney for a well established Florida Firm fully onsite out of Fort Lauderdale - Extremely competitive salary and bonus, path to partnership and more

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Salary: $140,000 - $180,000 per year


A bit about us:

Onsite Position for a General Liability, Medical Malpractice, and Insurance Defense Attorney out of Fort Lauderdale Office!

A well-established, highly respected Florida litigation firm is seeking a 4–8 year Insurance Defense Attorney to join its growing South Florida office.

This is an opportunity to join a stable, litigation-driven platform with a long-standing reputation in insurance defense, medical malpractice, and complex liability matters across the state.

About the Firm

This regional Florida firm has been serving insurers, healthcare providers, corporations, and businesses for decades. With multiple offices statewide and a deep bench of experienced trial attorneys, the firm is known for:

High-quality litigation work

Strong carrier and institutional client relationships

Meaningful courtroom exposure

Long-term attorney retention

Collaborative team environment

Attorneys here handle substantive work and are trusted with responsibility early. The culture emphasizes professionalism, mentorship, and long-term growth.


Why join us?

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive

Hybrid schedule (flexibility with in-office collaboration)

Stable and established client base

Real litigation experience (not just paper pushing)

Supportive, partner-accessible environment

Clear path for long-term growth

Competitive compensation aligned with experience

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to join a respected Florida defense platform with steady work, strong infrastructure, and room to grow.


Job Details

Position Summary:

We are seeking a litigation attorney admitted to practice in Florida who has general liability experience. The ideal candidate will manage all phases of litigation, develop case strategies, and represent clients in state and federal courts throughout Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Handle caseload from intake through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions and hearings
• Develop litigation strategies tailored to general liability, trucking, business disputes or construction defect matters
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, motions and other court filings
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations and trial proceedings
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, insurance adjusters, experts and witnesses
• Negotiate settlements and prepare settlement agreements and releases
• Monitor case budgets, billing and deadlines, ensuring matters remain on schedule
• Coordinate with colleagues on case staffing and strategy discussions
  

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admitted and in good standing with the Florida Bar
• At least 3 years of insurance defense, medical malpractice defense or general liability defense experience
• Minimum of three years of general liability experience
• Proven courtroom or arbitration experience preferred
• Exceptional analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational aptitude
• Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and case management software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team
  
  

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