Litigation Attorney

UpTalent Consulting & Search; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 145,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Healthcare coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A premier legal defense firm is seeking an attorney focused on complex insurance coverage litigation in Fort Lauderdale, FL. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of private practice experience and a JD from an accredited law school. Responsibilities include motion practice, client communication, and a collaborative approach within a nationally recognized practice. Competitive base salary ranging from $145,000 to $165,000, plus an annual billables bonus of up to $50,000, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of private practice experience.
• JD from an accredited law school with above-average academic credentials.
• Admission to practice law in the State of Florida.

Responsibilities

• Work on complex insurance coverage litigation.
• Handle motion practice, coverage opinions, discovery.
• Communicate effectively with clients and team members.

Skills

Legal writing skills

Analytical proficiency

Litigation experience

Client communications

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admission to practice law in Florida

Job description

Our client maintains a strong national presence and is widely regarded as a premier legal defense firm handling complex civil litigation and commercial litigation matters. The Fort Lauderdale, FL–based office focuses on insurance and reinsurance, along with related transactional and regulatory compliance matters, serving sophisticated institutional clients.

Practice Areas

• Insurance & Reinsurance Coverage Law
• Commercial Litigation

Schedule

• Minimum billable requirement: 1,800 hours
• Base salary: $145,000 – $165,000+, commensurate with experience
• Annual billables bonus: Up to $50,000
• Comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare coverage and PTO

About the Role

This position involves working on complex insurance coverage litigation, including:

• Commercial first-party insurance
• Third-party liability
• Professional liability
• Bad faith coverage disputes

The role includes responsibility for motion practice, coverage opinions, discovery, and client communications, working as part of a collaborative team within a nationally prominent practice.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school with above-average academic credentials
• Admission to practice law in the State of Florida
• Minimum of 3 years of private practice experience

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Admission to multiple state jurisdictions a plus
• Litigation experience handling insurance coverage matters across all phases, from pre-litigation management through motion practice and settlement or trial
• Strong legal writing skills with advanced legal research and analytical proficiency
• Interest in long-term career development within a firm that is nationally and internationally recognized in insurance and reinsurance and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion