Litigation Attorney, Auto Defense

Distinct | North America; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Distinct Recruitment in Tampa is seeking a Litigation Attorney for Auto Defense to join a dynamic insurance defense firm. The role blends in-office work with remote days, offering exposure to a wide range of auto casualty matters and substantial courtroom time.

You'll handle auto negligence defenses, own your files, and work closely with adjusters on strategy, with compensation between $125,000 and $200,000 annually. This position values seniority and mentorship in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally in auto or insurance defense.
• Comfort cross examining medical experts on causation and treatment.
• Senior associates and counsel are a strong fit; more experience means bigger role.

Responsibilities

• Auto negligence defense, from low impact collisions to serious injury claims with complex medical issues
• Full ownership of your files: evaluations, written discovery, depositions and motion practice
• Depositions of plaintiffs, treating providers, biomechanical experts and accident reconstructionists
• Mediations and trials, including first chair work for experienced attorneys
• Direct communication with adjusters on strategy and value

Skills

Litigation experience

Auto defense

Cross-examination

Job description

Litigation Attorney, Auto Defense | Tampa, FL | $125,000 to $200,000 | Auto Defense

Property damage photos showing a scuffed bumper. A plaintiff claiming a lumbar fusion. A treating physician working under a letter of protection. Somewhere between those three facts is the whole case, and the lawyer who can explain that gap clearly to a jury is worth a great deal to an insurer.

Auto defense gets underrated. People call it routine. I'd argue it's the best trial training in Florida, because few practices give you so many chances to stand up in court and win an argument about causation. The question is whether your current role gives you those chances.

I'm Ryan Jaiswal at Distinct Recruitment, and I'm hiring an auto defense attorney for a Tampa insurance defense firm where it would.

What you'd handle

• Auto negligence defense, from low impact collisions to serious injury claims with complex medical issues
• Full ownership of your files: evaluations, written discovery, depositions and motion practice
• Depositions of plaintiffs, treating providers, biomechanical experts and accident reconstructionists
• Mediations and trials, including first chair work for experienced attorneys
• Direct communication with adjusters on strategy and value

What you need

• 2+ years of litigation experience, ideally in auto or insurance defense
• Comfort cross examining medical experts on causation and treatment
• Senior associates and counsel are a strong fit. The more you've done, the more complex the files and the bigger your role in mentoring and strategy

What it looks like week to week

• Hybrid, working from the Tampa office and from home
• 1,950 billable hours a year
• Pay between $125,000 and $200,000. It's set broad so that a seasoned trial lawyer isn't capped at an entry level figure

The case for moving

Auto files move quickly, which makes them a great engine for experience. Every month brings depositions, hearings and settlement conferences. In the right role, that adds up to trial experience and a reputation with carriers far faster than most practices allow. If you're doing the work but not getting the courtroom time, it's worth a change of scenery.