Litigation Associate, General Liability Defense

Distinct | North America; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Orlando, FL is seeking a Litigation Associate to defend general liability matters. You will manage your own caseload from intake to trial, conduct depositions, and handle motions and hearings as you develop courtroom experience.

Candidates should have 2+ years in general liability or insurance defense, strong organizational skills, and the confidence to argue positions. The salary range for this role is $125,000 to $200,000, with growth toward senior levels and

Qualifications

• 2+ years in general liability or insurance defense litigation.

Responsibilities

• Premises liability, negligent security, products and general negligence defense.
• Clients including retailers, property owners, hospitality groups and commercial businesses.
• Your own caseload from intake to trial.
• Depositions of plaintiffs, corporate representatives, experts and treating doctors.
• Motions and hearings argued by you.
• Trial work, as first chair once you're ready.
• Direct contact with carriers and corporate clients.

Job description

Litigation Associate, General Liability Defense | Orlando, FL | $125,000 to $200,000 | General Liability Defense

How long does it take you to get a partner's view on a tricky motion? It's a simple test of a litigation team. If the answer is "I'll email and see," the team probably isn't working as well as it could.

In this Orlando office, the answer is usually "walk down the hall."

What you'll handle

• Premises liability, negligent security, products and general negligence defense
• Clients including retailers, property owners, hospitality groups and commercial businesses
• Your own caseload from intake to trial
• Depositions of plaintiffs, corporate representatives, experts and treating doctors
• Motions and hearings argued by you
• Trial work, as first chair once you're ready
• Direct contact with carriers and corporate clients

What you'll need

• 2+ years in general liability or insurance defense litigation
• Strong organizational skills and the confidence to argue a position

A range for every level

The salary range is broad on purpose. Senior attorneys and counsel are paid toward the top of it, handle the higher value files, try more cases and supervise others. Strong attorneys earlier in their careers grow quickly with proper support around them.

Where and how much

• In the Orlando office, with the rest of the team
• 1,900 billable hours a year

Why it's worth considering

• Feedback in minutes, not days
• Real ownership and courtroom time
• Clients who know your name
• A clear path toward partner