Insurance Defense Litigation Associate (Hybrid, Growth)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Top-tier medical insurance

401(k) with matching

Hybrid work options

Mentorship and career advancement

Job summary

Kubicki Draper’s Fort Lauderdale office seeks a Litigation Associate with 1+ year in insurance defense. This role offers exposure to hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparations from day one.

You will draft pleadings, lead hearings and negotiations, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The firm emphasizes growth, mentorship, hybrid work options, and a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Strong legal research, writing, and persuasive advocacy skills.
• Florida Bar admission in good standing.
• Client-focused with strong organizational skills and growth mindset.

Responsibilities

• Draft and review pleadings and motions, respond to discoveries, and drive motions.
• Lead hearings, depositions, mediations, client meetings, and negotiate settlements.
• Proficiency with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and MS Office.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Education

Florida Bar in good standing

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

MS Office

Job description

Kubicki Draper’s Fort Lauderdale office seeks a Litigation Associate with 1+ year in insurance defense. This role offers exposure to hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparations from day one.

You will draft pleadings, lead hearings and negotiations, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The firm emphasizes growth, mentorship, hybrid work options, and a supportive culture.