Coverage Litigation Associate - Growth & Client Impact (FL)

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Bar expenses paid by Firm

Long-term disability coverage

Year-end bonuses

Job summary

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Fort Lauderdale seeks an Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of experience handling insurance coverage matters. The candidate will maintain client confidentiality, work collaboratively, and contribute to a growing national litigation team.

Ideal candidates are team oriented, possess strong communication skills, and can manage deadlines while delivering effective advocacy. Base pay is determined by experience and internal equity within the firm’s policies.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association accredited law school.
• In good standing and able to practice law in the state of Florida.
• Strong critical thinking skills and solid academic background.
• Strong sense of urgency about problem solving, meeting deadlines and achieving goals.

Responsibilities

• Provide initial analysis and develop case strategy
• Prepare and respond to discovery
• Take and defend depositions, draft motions and attend hearings
• Explain legal options to clients and bringing possible outcomes or threats to their attention.
• Build relationships with clients
• Ability to negotiate, research, and communicate verbally and in writing effectively.

Skills

Communication skills

Team oriented

Confidentiality

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA-accredited)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Outlook

iManage

OneDrive

Job description

Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP in Fort Lauderdale seeks an Associate Attorney with 2–4 years of experience handling insurance coverage matters. The candidate will maintain client confidentiality, work collaboratively, and contribute to a growing national litigation team.

Ideal candidates are team oriented, possess strong communication skills, and can manage deadlines while delivering effective advocacy. Base pay is determined by experience and internal equity within the firm’s policies.