Auto & Trucking Defense Litigator — Rapid Response

Distinct | North America; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct Recruitment is hiring an auto and trucking defense attorney for an insurance defense firm in Tampa, FL. The role covers commercial vehicle and trucking claims, rapid response work, and detailed FMCSA compliance tasks.

With 2+ years of litigation experience, auto defense background is preferred and trucking experience is a plus. The position offers a hybrid work model in Tampa with a salary range of $125,000 to $200,000.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Auto defense experience. Trucking experience is a plus, but not a must if you understand the evidence and want to learn the regulations.

Responsibilities

• Commercial vehicle and trucking claims, alongside standard auto defense files
• Rapid response work: scene inspections, preservation letters, ECM and ELD data
• FMCSA regulations, driver qualification files, hours of service and maintenance records
• Depositions of drivers, safety directors, reconstructionists and medical experts
• Hearings, mediations and trial

Skills

Litigation experience

Auto defense

Trucking exposure

Job description

Distinct Recruitment is hiring an auto and trucking defense attorney for an insurance defense firm in Tampa, FL. The role covers commercial vehicle and trucking claims, rapid response work, and detailed FMCSA compliance tasks.

With 2+ years of litigation experience, auto defense background is preferred and trucking experience is a plus. The position offers a hybrid work model in Tampa with a salary range of $125,000 to $200,000.