General Liability Attorney

Society of Defense Financial Management; Miami, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Office snacks

Friday breakfasts

Collaborative culture

Job security

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobot in Florida seeks an experienced General Liability/Third-Party Defense Attorney to join our team. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of litigation experience, strong advocacy, and a proven track record handling cases from inception through trial.

You will work with insurers, businesses, and clients across Florida on sophisticated, high-exposure matters. We offer a collaborative, stable environment with competitive benefits and a clear path for advancement.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of general liability, insurance defense, and/or third-party defense litigation.
• Meaningful trial experience, including jury trial and courtroom responsibilities.
• Extensive deposition experience and strong oral advocacy skills.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys and assisting with case strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of general liability and third-party defense matters.
• Handle all phases of litigation: evaluation, discovery, depositions, motions, mediation, and trial.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Draft, argue, and respond to substantive motions and pleadings.
• Prepare cases for trial with witness prep, exhibits, and courtroom strategy.
• Serve as first-chair or second-chair trial counsel, depending on experience.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances throughout Florida.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, and claims professionals.
• Collaborate with partners and support staff to achieve favorable outcomes.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Trial experience

Case management

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Salary: $160,000 - $175,000 per year

A bit about us

Our firm handles every case with integrity.

The positive results we bring to our clients do not happen behind closed doors—they happen through wholehearted advocacy and insightful guidance to ensure our clients’ best interests and reduce potential risk.

Our team always goes the extra mile when handling cases, with 24/7 communication, tapping into each attorney’s specialized expertise to ensure successful results.

This allows us to thoroughly meet our clients’ needs. Not only have our attorneys gained and developed a vast knowledge base over the years, but our firm has also established and nurtured long-standing client relationships.

Why join us

• Competitive health insurance - Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan - 401(k)-style plan to support long-term financial planning.
• Paid time off/vacation policy - Generous vacation and holiday leave to support work-life balance.
• Stocked kitchen & coffee - Free snacks, beverages, and daily coffee available in the office.
• Friday breakfast - Regular catered breakfasts to foster camaraderie.
• Collaborative, supportive culture - Team-oriented workplace with peer support, mentorship, and a collegial atmosphere.
• Strong job security & advancement prospects - High employee satisfaction regarding stability, growth opportunities, and benefits.
• Ratings include 4.5/5 for pay & benefits and work-life balance.

Job Details

We are seeking an experienced General Liability / Third-Party Defense Attorney with 5-7 years of litigation experience and trial experience.

This position offers the opportunity to work on sophisticated, high-exposure litigation matters while collaborating with a dynamic team of accomplished litigators serving insurers, businesses, property owners, and corporate clients throughout Florida.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in general liability and third-party defense litigation, excellent advocacy skills, and experience handling cases from inception through trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a diverse caseload of general liability and third-party defense matters.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, written discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediation, and trial.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and corporate representatives.
• Draft, argue, and respond to substantive motions and pleadings.
• Prepare cases for trial, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and courtroom strategy.
• Serve as first-chair or second-chair trial counsel, depending on experience.
• Attend hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and court appearances throughout Florida.
• Analyze liability and damages issues and develop effective litigation strategies.
• Communicate regularly with clients, insurance carriers, and claims professionals regarding case status and recommendations.
• Collaborate with partners and support staff to achieve favorable client outcomes.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 5-7 years of experience in general liability, insurance defense, and/or third-party defense litigation.
• Meaningful trial experience, including jury trial and courtroom responsibilities.
• Extensive deposition experience and strong oral advocacy skills.
• Experience handling matters involving premises liability, negligent security, construction-related claims, catastrophic injury, transportation liability, and other complex tort claims.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and case management abilities.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
• Excellent interpersonal and client-service skills.
• Experience representing insurance carriers and self-insured entities.
• Familiarity with complex commercial liability and high-exposure claims.
• Experience mentoring junior attorneys and assisting with case strategy.

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