PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Joseph Michaels International; Miami (FL); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 195,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing

Discretionary bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Joseph Michaels International is assisting a prominent AmLaw 200 firm in Miami, FL, seeking an Associate Attorney for its Property & Casualty Insurance practice. The role focuses on sophisticated insurance coverage disputes and bad-faith matters in a collaborative environment emphasizing initiative and client service.

Ideal candidates hold a JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record, Florida bar in good standing, and 3–6 years of related experience.

Qualifications

• JD from a top-tier law school with excellent academic record and demonstrated writing skills.
• Active Florida bar admission in good standing is required.
• 3–6 years of insurance coverage litigation experience.
• Substantive experience handling bad-faith insurance matters.
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Clerkship experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Represent insurers and clients in complex insurance coverage litigation.
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage issues, exclusions, and case law.
• Handle bad-faith claims and related disputes.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents.
• Conduct legal research and prepare analyses on coverage and bad-faith issues.
• Manage matters efficiently with court, client, and internal deadlines.
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments and strategy.
• Collaborate with partners, associates, clients, and others to develop litigation strategies.
• Contribute to a service-oriented team environment with responsiveness and high-quality work.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Client service

Independence

Responsiveness

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Bar admission in Florida

Job description

PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY

Insurance Coverage Litigation

Location: Miami, FL

HYBRID

Our client, a prominent AmLaw 200 firm, is seeking a talented Associate Attorney to join its Property & Casualty Insurance practice in Miami, Florida. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented litigator to handle sophisticated insurance coverage disputes, including bad-faith matters, in a collaborative environment that values initiative, teamwork, and exceptional client service.

Candidate Profile

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record and demonstrated writing skills
• Active Bar Admission in Florida, in good standing, required.

• 3–6 years of insurance coverage litigation experience
• Substantive experience handling bad-faith insurance matters
• Demonstrated understanding of insurance coverage and bad-faith issues
• Excellent legal research, analytical, and writing skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Demonstrated commitment to responsiveness and outstanding client service
• Federal judicial clerkship or state appellate clerkship experience is a plus

Key Responsibilities

• Represent insurers and other clients in complex insurance coverage litigation
• Analyze insurance policies, coverage issues, exclusions, and applicable case law
• Handle bad-faith claims and related insurance disputes
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and prepare written analyses regarding coverage and bad-faith issues
• Manage matters efficiently while meeting court, client, and internal deadlines
• Communicate with clients regarding case developments, strategy, risk, and recommended next steps
• Collaborate with partners, associates, clients, and other professionals to develop effective litigation strategies
• Contribute to a service-oriented team environment that values drive, responsiveness, and high-quality work

Why Join Us?

This position offers the chance to play acentral roleinsignificant litigationmatters with meaningful courtroom exposure and trial involvement. The firm fosters a supportive and collaborative culture, emphasizing professional growth, mentorship, and opportunities to lead on complex cases. Attorneys in this group benefit from hands‑on experience, partner access, and a platform that supportslong-term developmentandcareer advancementwithin anationally respected business litigation practice.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Expected annual salary range of $180,000-$195,000, as determined by experience and market factors
• Eligibility for profit-sharing and a discretionary bonus
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; paid time off; 401(k) and other retirement plans; FSA/HSA; paid parental leave; domestic partner benefits; family/dependent care leave; employee assistance program; and commuter benefits

Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.