Associate Attorney - Insurance Defense

Personal Injury Defense Firm in St. Petersburg, FL serving all of Central and West-Central Florida. Specializing in all facets of Trial work

Qualifications

Law Degree from an accredited law school
Florida State Bar License (required) with Federal Admission (preferred)


Required Skills/Abilities

Superior verbal and written communication skills.
Knowledge of State statutes, laws, ordinances and regulations in the County, State and Federal courts, and rules of civil procedures to respond to legal issues.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Ability to follow established firm protocols and procedures.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.


Duties and Responsibilities

· Proactively manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from inception through resolution, including investigation, discovery, motions practice, drafting of pleadings, and trial preparation.
· Maintain regular communication with clients to provide updates on case progress, discuss strategy, and address any concerns.
· Negotiate settlements and agreements with opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, and other parties involved in the litigation process.
· Interview and depose witnesses, parties, and non-parties and further facilitate the discovery process.
· Represent clients in hearings, mediations, and trials, effectively presenting evidence and arguments to support our clients' positions.
· Draft legal documents, such as motions, pleadings, and discovery responses, as well as correspondence to clients, counsel, and the court.
· Research and analyze law sources, such as statutes, recorded judicial decisions, legal articles, treaties, constitutions, and legal codes to develop case-specific defense strategies.
· Stay abreast of developments in insurance law and civil procedure, ensuring compliance with all relevant legal standards and regulations.
· Demonstrate knowledge of client guidelines and billing protocols and procedures; enter billable time into case management platform contemporaneously.
· Perform other duties as assigned.