Defense Associate Attorney - Remote in Florida

Zumpano Castro; Coral Gables (FL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A boutique law firm in Coral Gables seeks an experienced Insurance Defense Associate. The role is remote in Florida and requires at least 1 year of litigation experience, with responsibilities including managing court appearances and depositions. Candidates must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, and capable of multi-tasking. The firm offers competitive salaries and benefits in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401k plan

Health, disability, and life insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of litigation experience in Florida, preferably in the insurance defense field.
• Understanding of legal billing guidelines and contemporaneous time recording.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to deadlines and handle multiple tasks.
• Manage court appearances and depositions.
• Work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.

Skills

Detail oriented

Self-motivated

Multi-tasking

Legal research

Legal writing

Job description

Insurance Defense Associate / First Party Property Defense

Remote in Florida
Zumpano Castro, PLLC has an immediate opening for an Associate Attorney to join our firm. Minimum 1 year of litigation experience in Florida, preferably in the insurance defense field. Part of that experience requirement may be satisfied as a law clerk or similar position. Join an energized multiple-office firm that seeks to add to its expanding insurance defense division with an immediate need to hire the right candidate.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

The position requires the ability to adhere to deadlines, multi-tasking and handling a high volume of cases. The candidate must be detail oriented, self-motivated and a self-starter. Court appearances and taking of depositions will be required.

Qualifications:

• Enthusiasm for the work is the key to both being successful and enjoyment of the position.
• Must understand legal billing guidelines and contemporaneous time recording.
• Must be able to multi-task and work independently in a fast-paced legal environment.
• Must be adept in legal research and writing.

Our firm offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including health, disability, and life insurance plans, 401k plan, and excellent bonus incentives in a supportive and diverse working environment. Salary commensurate with experience.

Zumpano Castro is a multi-office boutique firm based in Miami handling sophisticated litigation, corporate, transactional, labor & employment, real estate matters and insurance defense.

No Third Party Agencies or Submissions Will Be Accepted.

Our company is committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. DFWP

Opportunities posted here do not create any implied or express employment contract between you and our company / our clients and can be changed at our discretion and / or the discretion of our clients. Any and all information may change without notice. We reserve the right to solely determine applicant suitability. By your submission you agree to all terms herein.