Litigation Associate

Fitz & Fitz Associates; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

health

dental

vision

life insurance

401(k) with company match

generous paid time off

Job summary

Fitz & Fitz Associates, a Fort Lauderdale-based litigation firm, is seeking a Litigation Associate to join its insurance defense practice. The role requires a Florida-licensed attorney with 2–6 years of civil litigation experience and strong research and writing abilities.

The position offers a competitive salary of $140,000 to $175,000 per year, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities to handle depositions, hearings, and eventually trials in a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing.
• 2‑6 years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense preferred).
• Experience with depositions and hearings.
• Strong research, writing, and judgment skills.
• Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from pleadings to resolution.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions (including summary judgment).
• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and, as experience grows, trials.
• Analyze coverage and liability issues; provide reports and recommendations to carrier clients.
• Collaborate with partners, paralegals, and adjusters to advance cases.

Skills

Research

Writing

Judgment

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Litigation Associate

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Organising Institution / Firm

Rolling Basis (Official)

$140,000 - $175,000 per year

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school; active Florida Bar license in good standing; 2‑6 years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense experience preferred); experience with depositions and hearings; strong research, writing, and judgment skills; ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision; professional, collaborative attitude.

Job

Full Opportunity Brief

Fitz & Fitz Associates, a Fort Lauderdale‑based litigation firm, is hiring a Litigation Associate to join its insurance defense practice.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school


• Active Florida Bar license in good standing


• 2‑6 years of civil litigation experience (insurance defense preferred)


• Experience with depositions and hearings


• Strong research, writing, and judgment skills


• Ability to manage a full caseload with minimal supervision

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage a caseload of insurance defense matters from pleadings to resolution


• Draft pleadings, discovery, and motions (including summary judgment)


• Take and defend depositions; prepare witnesses


• Attend hearings, mediations, and, as experience grows, trials


• Analyze coverage and liability issues; provide reports and recommendations to carrier clients


• Collaborate with partners, paralegals, and adjusters to advance cases

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Salary: $140,000 – $175,000 per year (based on experience). Full benefits package includes:

• health


• dental


• vision


• life insurance


• 401(k) with company match


• generous paid time off