Hybrid Bodily Injury Defense Litigator

Distinct | North America; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct Recruitment is seeking a Litigation Associate for a Jacksonville, FL defense firm focusing on bodily injury and insurance defense. The role emphasizes clear, plain-speaking advocacy and courtroom work with hybrid work arrangements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years in litigation, with opportunities to handle high-value cases, direct client and adjuster interactions, and potential leadership responsibilities as you progress in the practice.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally bodily injury or insurance defense.
• Mid to senior level lawyers welcome; higher value cases, trial leadership and mentoring possible.

Responsibilities

• Bodily injury defense across auto, premises and general negligence claims.
• Running your own files with clear accountability and real authority on strategy.
• Depositions of plaintiffs, treaters, life care planners and economic experts.
• Motion hearings, mediations and jury trials with first chair opportunities for leadership.
• Building relationships with adjusters who rely on your evaluations.

Skills

Litigation

Bodily Injury Defense

Insurance Defense

Job description

Distinct Recruitment is seeking a Litigation Associate for a Jacksonville, FL defense firm focusing on bodily injury and insurance defense. The role emphasizes clear, plain-speaking advocacy and courtroom work with hybrid work arrangements.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2+ years in litigation, with opportunities to handle high-value cases, direct client and adjuster interactions, and potential leadership responsibilities as you progress in the practice.