Attorney Insurance Defense

Experienced Legal Recruiter Miami & South Florida; Kendall (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Legal Search Solutions, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney with 3–5 years of experience to join our litigation team in Kendall, FL. The position focuses on insurance defense and maritime matters, offering hands-on litigation experience and opportunities to develop courtroom and case management skills under senior attorney mentorship. Florida Bar admission in good standing is required, with insurance defense or maritime experience strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Florida Bar admission and good standing.
• Insurance defense experience preferred.
• Maritime or admiralty experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions.
• Strong legal research and writing skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the handling of insurance defense and maritime litigation matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses.
• Manage written discovery and document review.
• Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts.
• Assist with trial preparation and case management.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Detail oriented

Job description

Associate Attorney (3–5 Years) – Insurance Defense / Maritime Litigation

Our client is seeking an Associate Attorney with approximately 3–5 years of experience to join its litigation practice.

This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney seeking hands‑on litigation experience in insurance defense and maritime matters. The successful candidate will work closely with experienced attorneys while handling a variety of litigation responsibilities and developing practical courtroom and case management skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the handling of insurance defense and maritime litigation matters
• Draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare case analyses
• Manage written discovery and document review
• Attend depositions, hearings, mediations, and court proceedings
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts
• Assist with trial preparation and case management

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience
• Florida Bar admission and good standing
• Insurance defense experience preferred
• Maritime or admiralty experience strongly preferred
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple assignments

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Steady litigation experience and courtroom exposure
• Opportunity to work on maritime and insurance defense matters
• Collaborative and supportive work environment
• Direct mentorship from experienced attorneys
• Competitive compensation and benefits package