Attorney - Insurance Defense

Legal Search Solutions, LLC; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, LLC seeks a Litigation Associate in Fort Lauderdale, FL to manage a substantial caseload with minimal supervision. The ideal candidate has 4–5 years of litigation experience, preferably in defense. Handling discovery, motions, and depositions is expected, with experience in commercial litigation or construction a plus.

The role is full-time and office-based in Fort Lauderdale, offering a challenging caseload and opportunities to advance within a well-known defense firm.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Florida Bar admission is required.
• 4-5 years of litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience is preferred.
• Commercial litigation/construction experience is a plus.
• Stable work history and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Handle motion and discovery practice.
• Manage cases from inception to close.
• Engage in negotiations for settlements.
• Perform legal research.
• Attend court hearings as required.
• Conduct first meetings with potential clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Litigation Associate - Fort Lauderdale, FL

Our client is a well-known defense firm specializing in medical malpractice/ healthcare, insurance defense, estate and family law.

They are looking for a highly skilled Litigation Associateto join their team and take on the exciting challenge of managing a substantial caseload. In this role you will handle cases with minimal supervision, have significant experience with the litigation process, handling discovery, motion practice and depositions. 4-5 years of experience or more desired. Experience in commercial litigation/ construction would be a plus.

Responsibilities

• Motion and Discovery practice
• Manage cases from inception to close
• Engage in negotiations for settlements
• Carry out legal research
• Attend court hearings when required
• Conduct first meetings with potential clients

Requirements and Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Florida Bar
• Litigationexperience (4-5years)
• Insurance Defense experience
• Commercial litigation/ construction would be a plus not required
• Stable work history
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Analytical skills
• Attention to detail

• They provide competitive and comprehensive benefit options that allow employees to design their own plans based on their needs.

Job type: Full Time in office

Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL