EXPERIENCED INSURANCE DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Smith Bigman Brock, P.A.; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid life insurance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid continuing legal education

Job summary

Smith Bigman Brock, P.A. in Daytona Beach seeks an experienced civil litigator to join our insurance defense team. Manage cases from inception through trial; develop strategies, defend depositions, and argue motions while coordinating with clients and counter-parties.

3+ years of civil litigation, Florida Bar in good standing, and strong research/writing skills are required. We offer autonomy with supportive staff and a productive environment that rewards initiative and results.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense.
• Active membership in The Florida Bar in good standing.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution and trial.
• Develop case strategy and evaluate exposure.
• Take and defend depositions; draft and argue motions.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court proceedings.
• Work directly with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Civil litigation

Florida Bar member

Deposition & trial experience

Client communication

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

What would make you consider your next career move?

More autonomy? Stronger support? The opportunity to be rewarded for what you actually produce?

Our established Florida law firm is continuing to grow. We recently welcomed another attorney to our insurance defense practice, and we're looking to add one or more experienced litigators to our team in Daytona Beach.

We offer something that may be particularly attractive to an experienced, motivated attorney: a generous base salary plus production-based compensation—with no predetermined billable-hour requirement.

We believe experienced attorneys should have the autonomy to manage their practice and the opportunity to benefit from their productivity, initiative, and professional success.

THE OPPORTUNITY

• Manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution and trial
• Develop case strategy and evaluate exposure
• Take and defend depositions
• Draft and argue substantive motions
• Attend hearings, mediations, and court proceedings
• Work directly with clients, carriers, experts, and opposing counsel
• Have the support of experienced attorneys, paralegals, and legal staff

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably in insurance defense
• Membership in good standing with The Florida Bar
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Meaningful deposition and courtroom experience
• Ability to independently manage litigation files and deadlines
• Sound judgement, professionalism, and strong client communication skills
• Trial experience is a plus.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

We offer a competitive and generous base salary together with production-based compensation that rewards individual performance.

Our benefits include:

• Employer-paid life, health, and dental insurance
• Paid continuing legal education tuition
• Paid personal leave
• Paid state and county bar membership fees

Experienced attorneys have choices. We believe where you practice—and the people you practice with—matter.

If you're an experienced Florida litigator who is ready for an opportunity where your experience, initiative, and productivity are recognized and rewarded, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Your next opportunity may be worth a conversation.

All inquiries will be handled confidentially.