Insurance Defense Litigation Associate

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood, & Boyer, P.A.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Life insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Professional growth

Job summary

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) in Orlando seeks an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of insurance defense and civil litigation experience to handle personal injury, motor vehicle defense, trucking, and general liability matters from inception through resolution.

The role offers immediate responsibility, meaningful courtroom exposure, and collaboration with seasoned litigators representing insurers and insureds.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• 2–5 years of hands-on insurance defense or civil litigation experience.
• Experience handling personal injury and motor vehicle defense matters required.
• Experience with automobile negligence, commercial trucking, and general liability/premises liability matters strongly preferred.
• Strong legal writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience taking and defending depositions and appearing in court.
• Ability to independently manage multiple litigation matters in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload from initial investigation through trial, settlement, or other resolution.
• Draft pleadings, specialized defense motions, discovery requests and responses, and carrier status reports.
• Take and defend depositions of plaintiffs, expert witnesses, fact witnesses, and corporate representatives.
• Attend court hearings, case management conferences, mediations, arbitrations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Develop litigation strategy and evaluate liability and damages.
• Maintain regular communication with insurance carriers, clients, experts, and opposing counsel.
• Ensure compliance with court deadlines and client reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to provide exceptional client service.

Skills

Insurance defense

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Deposition experience

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Job description

Quintairos, Prieto, Wood & Boyer, P.A. (QPWB) in Orlando seeks an Associate Attorney with 2–5 years of insurance defense and civil litigation experience to handle personal injury, motor vehicle defense, trucking, and general liability matters from inception through resolution.

The role offers immediate responsibility, meaningful courtroom exposure, and collaboration with seasoned litigators representing insurers and insureds.