Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Daytonalaw; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer matching

Bar Dues and CLE expenses

Professional Development

Generous PTO

Paid private parking

Job summary

Smith Bigman Brock, P.A. in Daytona Beach seeks an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney with 3–6 years of civil litigation experience to join our respected practice.

Licensed in Florida and fluent in civil procedure, you will handle defense work, draft pleadings, negotiate settlements, and support trial readiness within a collaborative, full-benefits environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed member of the Florida Bar in good standing.
• Strong working knowledge of Florida and Federal civil practice.
• Excellent research, writing and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with close attention to detail.
• Experience with insurance defense preferred but not required.
• Trial experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Research and writing

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Case management software

Microsoft Office familiarity

Time management

Client negotiation

Tools

PerfectLaw

AIM

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Insurance Defense Associate Attorney
Smith Bigman Brock, P.A. | Daytona Beach, Florida

Description

Smith Bigman Brock, an established, dynamic, AV-Rated Law Firm in Daytona Beach. Our firm’s longstanding reputation for excellence and our deep understanding of the legal landscape make us a trusted ally for individuals, businesses, and insurance companies seeking reliable and proficient legal counsel. We pride ourselves on our collaborative environment and commitment to excellence.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced attorney to join our insurance defense practice group. This is a mid-level position requiring 3 – 6 years civil litigation experience. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in insurance defense. Trial experience is preferred but is not required. We provide our employees with an awesome work environment, excellent compensation, and full benefits package including, but not limited to:

• 401(k) and 401(k) employer matching
• Bar Dues and CLE expenses
• Professional Development
• Generous PTO
• Paid, private parking

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in court or before government agencies
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations
• Perform administrative and management functions related to the practice of law

Qualifications

• Licensed member of the Florida Bar, in good standing;
• Strong working knowledge of Florida and Federal civil practice;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
• Excellent research, writing and organizational skills;
• Ability to prioritize and complete simultaneous projects with close attention to detail;
• Familiarity with PerfectLaw, AIM, or similar case management software;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; and
• Ability to build rapport and communicate effectively with attorneys, clients, professional staff and peers.

At Smith Bigman Brock we are proud of our commitment to excellence in all that we do! If you have what it takes, don’t miss this opportunity to join our team and grow with us.