Florida Insurance Defense Litigator: General Liability

Jobot; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney in Florida to manage all phases of civil defense cases, including general liability, trucking, business disputes, or construction defect matters. The role requires Florida Bar admission and 3+ years of litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

The attorney will handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and negotiations, representing clients in state and federal courts across Florida.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admitted and in good standing with the Florida Bar
• At least 3 years of civil defense experience
• Minimum of three years of civil litigation experience in at least one of the following practice areas: general liability, trucking, business litigation or construction defect
• Proven courtroom or arbitration experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Handle caseload from intake through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions and hearings
• Develop litigation strategies tailored to general liability, trucking, business disputes or construction defect matters
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, motions and other court filings
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations and trial proceedings
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, insurance adjusters, experts and witnesses
• Negotiate settlements and prepare settlement agreements and releases
• Monitor case budgets, billing and deadlines, ensuring matters remain on schedule
• Coordinate with colleagues on case staffing and strategy discussions

Skills

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Legal writing

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney in Florida to manage all phases of civil defense cases, including general liability, trucking, business disputes, or construction defect matters. The role requires Florida Bar admission and 3+ years of litigation experience, with strong research, writing, and advocacy skills.

The attorney will handle pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions, and negotiations, representing clients in state and federal courts across Florida.