Mid-Level Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Jobot; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Multiple health care plans

401(k)

Quarterly bonus potential

Mentorship and trial-training

Hybrid flexibility after 90 days

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Mid-Level Insurance Defense Associate Attorney in West Palm Beach, FL. The role offers a hybrid work model and a permanent position, with compensation ranging from $130,000 to $160,000 per year.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years of litigation experience and a solid civil-defense foundation. You will independently manage active litigation dockets, develop defense strategies, draft motions and pleadings, take depositions, and collaborate with trial teams toward ownership of files

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of litigation experience.
• Active Florida Bar admission.
• Insurance defense, general liability or related civil-defense experience preferred.
• Meaningful deposition experience.
• Strong motion and discovery practice.
• Experience independently managing matters and deadlines.
• Prior exposure to trial preparation, hearings or mediations.
• Strong writing and client-facing skills.
• Experience in premises liability, auto/trucking, construction defect, medical malpractice, professional liability or catastrophic injury defense is particularly relevant.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage an active litigation caseload.
• Develop defense strategy from initial investigation through resolution.
• Draft substantive motions, pleadings and discovery.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Handle hearings and mediations.
• Work with experts.
• Evaluate liability and damages.
• Communicate with carriers, insureds and corporate clients.
• Prepare matters for trial.
• Work with experienced trial attorneys and gradually own more files.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Client-facing skills

Education

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Mid-Level Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

$130000 - $160000 per year | West Palm Beach, FL | Hybrid | Permanent

West Palm Beach, Florida 3–5 Years of Experience Salary: Approximately $130,000–$160,000

A bit about us:

A prominent Florida litigation firm is seeking a 3–5 year Insurance Defense Associate to join its West Palm Beach team.

This position is ideal for a mid-level litigator who already has a solid civil-defense foundation and wants greater ownership, stronger trial exposure and a long-term path within an established litigation platform.

Practice Areas

The firm's broader defense platform handles matters involving:

• General Liability
• Premises Liability
• Automobile Negligence
• Commercial Trucking / Transportation
• Construction Defect
• Medical Malpractice
• Professional Liability
• Products Liability
• Catastrophic Injury and Wrongful Death
• Nursing Home / Long-Term Care Liability
• Insurance-related disputes

Why join us?

Compensation

Typical base compensation is approximately:

• 3rd year: ~$130K
• 4th year: ~$140K
• 5th year: ~$150K

There is flexibility beyond this range for candidates with particularly strong experience, credentials or portable skills.

Bonus Opportunity

• Associates participate in a quarterly productivity incentive program.
• Billable targets vary based on seniority, and attorneys can earn:
• Additional compensation for each hour billed above the quarterly target
• An additional bonus for meeting the entire quarterly target
• Further advancement and compensation opportunities as responsibility increases

Benefits & Culture

• Unlimited PTO
• Multiple healthcare plan options
• 401(k)
• Quarterly bonus potential
• Established mentorship and trial-training environment
• No business-development requirement for associate advancement
• Hybrid flexibility generally available after approximately 90 days of initial in-office integration

This is an excellent fit for a 3–5 year insurance-defense attorney who wants to join a stable platform, take on more substantive responsibility and continue developing toward senior associate and partnership-level work.

Job Details

What You'll Do

• Independently manage an active litigation caseload
• Develop defense strategy from initial investigation through resolution
• Draft substantive motions, pleadings and discovery
• Take and defend depositions
• Handle hearings and mediations
• Work with experts
• Evaluate liability and damages
• Communicate directly with carriers, insureds and corporate clients
• Prepare matters for trial
• Work directly with experienced trial attorneys while taking increasing ownership of files

Ideal Background

• 3–5 years of litigation experience
• Active Florida Bar admission
• Insurance defense, general liability or related civil-defense experience strongly preferred
• Meaningful deposition experience
• Strong motion and discovery practice
• Experience independently managing matters and deadlines
• Prior exposure to trial preparation, hearings or mediations
• Strong writing and client-facing skills
• Candidates with experience in premises liability, auto/trucking, construction defect, medical malpractice, professional liability or catastrophic injury defense are particularly relevant.

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