General Liability Partner

Lewis, Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith LLP; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled attorney to join its General Liability Practice in Fort Lauderdale. This role requires extensive experience in insurance defense litigation, including case management, motion practice, and trial experience. The firm values strong research and writing skills, and while insurance defense experience is preferred, they are open to talented attorneys from other litigation backgrounds. Join a collaborative environment that offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career with a respected firm known for its excellence in litigation.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k with Employer Contribution

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• 7-12 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Strong research and writing skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage all phases of insurance defense litigation.
• Handle hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials.

Skills

Research Skills

Writing Skills

Insurance Defense Litigation

Case Management

Motion Practice

Discovery

Hearing Management

Deposition Handling

Arbitration Experience

Trial Experience

Education

Admission to the Florida Bar

Job description

Overview

The Fort Lauderdale, FL office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its General Liability Practice.

The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least seven (7) to twelve (12) years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the Florida Bar is required.

Lewis Brisbois' General Liability Practice is comprised of over 600 attorneys nationwide who have successfully represented defendants in significant exposure cases in numerous general liability areas. The group has provided a defense for a myriad of property and personal injury claims, for both businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured. While the attorneys within the firm are equipped to handle a wide variety of matters, we excel in the litigation and trial of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases. The General Liability Practice partners and senior associates are seasoned and well-respected trial attorneys who have broad trial experience. Our attorneys have been cited by the National Law Journal for obtaining one of the "Top Ten Defense Verdicts of the Year," and have received other prominent recognition.

Although we would prefer that you have some insurance defense experience, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers a range of benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401k with employer contribution, and a bonus for those who meet their minimum hourly requirement.

Qualifications

Strong research and writing skills
At least seven (7) to twelve (12) years of experience in insurance defense litigation
Admission to the Florida Bar required
Experience in case management, motion practice, discovery, hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials

Minimum Salary

Maximum Salary