Insurance Defense Associate - 1-3 yrs, Trial Exposure

Modican Horn; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great bonus opportunities

Paid time off and firm holidays

Unlimited PTO

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional liability insurance

Florida Bar dues and CLE expenses

Job summary

Modican Horn, LLC seeks an Associate Attorney with approximately 1-3 years of civil litigation and/or insurance defense experience to join our Florida practice.

The candidate will independently manage a caseload, develop case strategy, prepare evaluations and budgets, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and participate in trials and mediations as needed. A strong writing and research background is essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of The Florida Bar.
• Approx. 1–3 years of experience preferred.
• Experience in depositions and hearings preferred.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload of insurance defense and civil litigation matters with partner oversight.
• Develop and implement case strategy from assignment through resolution.
• Prepare initial case evaluations, litigation plans, budgets, and status reports.
• Draft answers, defenses, motions, discovery, and other pleadings.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
• Attend and argue motions and court hearings; participate in mediations.
• Assist with expert-witness selection, preparation, and strategy.
• Prepare for trial with motions in limine, exhibits, and jury instructions.
• Participate in jury trials as needed.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical thinking

Writing skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Modican Horn, LLC seeks an Associate Attorney with approximately 1-3 years of civil litigation and/or insurance defense experience to join our Florida practice.

The candidate will independently manage a caseload, develop case strategy, prepare evaluations and budgets, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, and participate in trials and mediations as needed. A strong writing and research background is essential.