Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Kubicki-Draper; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Kubicki Draper in Orlando seeks an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of Insurance Defense experience in General Liability. Florida Bar license in good standing required; a background in bodily injury, products and premises liability, automotive negligence strongly desired.

You will draft and review pleadings, respond to motions and discovery, and communicate effectively with clients and team in a fast-paced environment, with a clear path for career growth and development.

Qualifications

• Florida Bar license in good standing
• 3+ years of Insurance Defense experience in General Liability
• Experience in bodily injury, products and premises liability, automobile negligence
• Strong legal research and writing; persuasive oral advocacy
• Client-focused mindset and excellent communication
• Stellar academic credentials

Responsibilities

• Draft and review substantive pleadings and motions
• Respond to motions and discovery
• Communicate effectively with team members and clients
• Work in a fast-paced evolving environment

Skills

Legal research

Excellent writing

Oral advocacy

Client service

Organization

Self-starter

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Orlando office of Kubicki Draper, is currently seeking an Associate Attorney with 3+ years of Insurance Defense experience in General Liability. Experience in the areas of bodily injury, products and premises liability, automobile negligence, including commercial and trucking highly desired.

• Stellar academic credentials
• Strong legal research and excellent writing skills, as well as possess strong/persuasive oral advocacy
• Desire to excel and work your way up the ranks of the law firm
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to our clients, with a client first mindset
• Highly organized, with clear and concise communication style
• Must be a self-starter and goal-oriented with a focus on long-term career goals
• Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel
• Draft/review substantive pleadings and motions
• Respond to motions & discovery
• Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients
• Ability to work in a fast paced evolving environment

The KD difference:

• A strong and diverse culture, true work-life balance with a fast track to career growth and development
• Full suite of benefits including, PTO, medical insurance, 401k (with match)
• Diversity - 56% of Kubicki Draper’s attorneys are female. Almost half of our shareholders and executive leadership are also female and with minority representation.
• More than 15% of our staff has been with the firm over 10 years.