Insurance Defense Litigation Associate - Civil Matters

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid holidays annually

Life & Disability coverage

Job summary

Law Firms in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney for a full-time on-site role in a prestigious office. The position focuses on a broad, sophisticated defense practice across medical malpractice, professional liability, commercial litigation, and related complex civil matters.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar membership, with civil litigation and insurance defense experience strongly preferred.

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.

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.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Insurance defense experience

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active Florida Bar membership

Job description

Law Firms in West Palm Beach, FL, is seeking an Insurance Defense Litigation Associate Attorney for a full-time on-site role in a prestigious office. The position focuses on a broad, sophisticated defense practice across medical malpractice, professional liability, commercial litigation, and related complex civil matters.

Ideal candidates will have a J.D. from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar membership, with civil litigation and insurance defense experience strongly preferred.