Insurance Defense Attorney

Law Firms; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid holidays

Life Insurance & Disability

Job summary

Law Firms in West Palm Beach, FL seeks an Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney to join a prestigious on-site office. You will handle complex civil defense matters, including medical malpractice, professional liability, and trucking/transportation, with autonomy and strong support.

Requirements include a J.D., active Florida Bar, and civil litigation/insurance defense experience. Salary $110,000–$180,000 with benefits and growth toward partnership.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• Civil litigation experience required.
• Insurance defense or related defense litigation experience preferred.
• Experience in medical malpractice, construction defect, professional liability, or general liability is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Defend insurance carriers, businesses, professionals, healthcare providers, and others in complex civil litigation.
• Manage cases from initial evaluation through mediation, settlement, trial, or other resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions and hearings.
• Draft and argue dispositive and substantive motions.
• Develop litigation strategies and coordinate with clients and experts.

Skills

Active Florida Bar

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Title: Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney

Location: West Palm Beach, FL

Job Type: Full-time

Work Arrangement: On-site | Prestigious Office Environment

Practice: Insurance Defense / Civil Litigation

About the Opportunity

Our client is a well-established defense litigation firm in Palm Beach County that is continuing to grow its insurance defense and complex civil litigation practice.

This is not a routine high volume insurance defense practice. The firm handles a broad range of sophisticated insurance and civil defense matters, including:

• Medical Malpractice
• Professional Liability
• Catastrophic Injury
• Commercial Litigation
• Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith
• Trucking / Transportation
• General Liability
• Other Complex Civil Defense Matters

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Broad Insurance Defense Practice: Work on diverse and complex insurance defense matters across multiple practice areas.
• Practice Autonomy: Manage meaningful cases without rigid or excessive billable-hour quotas.
• Strong Support: Work with experienced legal staff and specialized resources, including in-house medical nurse consultants.
• Work-Life Balance: Standard 8:45 AM–5:00 PM hours with a flexible and collaborative culture.
• Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement toward Partnership.
• Streamlined Interview: Local candidates can expect an efficient one-hour interview process.

Key Responsibilities

• Defend insurance carriers, businesses, professionals, healthcare providers, contractors, and other clients in complex civil litigation.
• Manage cases from initial evaluation through mediation, settlement, trial, or other resolution.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle hearings, court appearances, and other litigation proceedings.
• Draft and argue dispositive and substantive motions.
• Develop litigation strategies and evaluate liability, damages, causation, and exposure.
• Work closely with clients, claims professionals, experts, medical consultants, and opposing counsel.
• Maintain strong client communication and effectively manage assigned matters.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar membership in good standing.
• Civil litigation experience required.
• Insurance defense or related defense litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Candidates with experience in medical malpractice, construction defect, professional liability, general liability, or other complex defense litigation are particularly encouraged to apply.

Salary and Other Compensation:

The annual salary for this position is between $110,000 – $180,000 Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• [medical insurance] (Featuring fully covered HMO plans or premium PPO choices)
• [401(k) retirement plan] (Generous employer contribution with up to 4% matching and 0% vesting period requirement)
• [x paid holidays annually]
• [Employer-provided $25,000 Life Insurance policy and comprehensive Disability coverage options