Florida Insurance Defense Litigator — Trial-Ready

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

Benefits offered by this job

Great reputation

Local firm

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Jobot, a well-established Florida firm based in Jacksonville, seeks a litigation attorney admitted to the Florida Bar with civil defense experience. You will manage all phases of litigation, develop case strategies, and represent clients in state and federal courts across Florida.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of civil defense and litigation in general liability, trucking, business disputes or construction defect, with strong writing and advocacy skills.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Florida Bar in good standing.
• At least 3 years civil defense experience.
• Minimum of three years civil litigation in general liability, trucking, business litigation or construction defect.
• Proven courtroom or arbitration experience preferred.
• Excellent analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient with Westlaw/LexisNexis and case management software.

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

Civil defense

General liability

Trucking disputes

Business litigation

Construction defect

Courtroom experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Time management

Attention to detail

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Case management software

Education

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

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Case management software

Job description

Jobot, a well-established Florida firm based in Jacksonville, seeks a litigation attorney admitted to the Florida Bar with civil defense experience. You will manage all phases of litigation, develop case strategies, and represent clients in state and federal courts across Florida.

The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of civil defense and litigation in general liability, trucking, business disputes or construction defect, with strong writing and advocacy skills.