Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Kubicki Draper; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Top-tier medical insurance

401(k) with matching

Hybrid flexibility

PTO and wellness programs

Job summary

Kubicki Draper is seeking a Litigation Associate in its Fort Lauderdale office with 1+ years of insurance defense experience. The role involves handling hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparations from the outset, with opportunities for hands-on growth and mentorship.

You will draft pleadings, respond to discoveries, lead client meetings, and negotiate settlements while using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, in a team-focused, supportive environment that values balance and development.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Bar admission in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Strong research, writing, and persuasive oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review pleadings and motions; respond to discoveries and drive motions.
• Lead and attend hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings; negotiate settlements.
• Master Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel in daily workflow.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Organizational skills

Education

Florida Bar admission

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Office Suite

Job description

Role Overview

Our Ft. Lauderdale office seeks a passionate Litigation Associate. The ideal candidate will have 1+ years experience in insurance defense. With us, you'll gain invaluable exposure to hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparations from the outset.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Draft and review vital pleadings and motions, respond to discoveries, and drive motions.
• Lead and attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and client meetings, and negotiate settlements.
• Master tools like Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.

What You Bring:

• Strong skills in legal research, writing, and persuasive oral advocacy.
• One or more years of experience in insurance defense litigation (preferred)
• A hunger for growth, a client-first mindset, and impeccable organizational skills.
• Membership of the Florida Bar in good standing

• competitive pay
• top-tier medical insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• and much more

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to Grow: We’re expanding fast and offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and real career advancement.

• Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, PTO, and wellness-forward programs.

• Long-Term Value: Over 20% of our team has been with us for 10+ years. We invest in your future – at every stage.

• Inclusive Culture: We’re not just a law firm—we’re a team. One that values collaboration, supports innovation, and champions diverse perspectives. In fact, over 70% of our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the communities we serve.

At Kubicki Draper, we combine over 60 years of legal excellence with a modern, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. With more than 250 attorneys across 12 offices, we are a trusted leader in trial, appellate, insurance defense, commercial, and real estate litigation.

No matter where you are in your legal journey—from your first case to your hundredth—you’ll find the support, challenge, and opportunity to succeed.