Remote In-House Insurance Defense Counsel

Safepoint MGA, LLC; Florida; À distance; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Time Off

Résumé du poste

Safepoint Insurance in Tampa, FL, is seeking a remote, in-house counsel to defend first‑party property lawsuits in Florida. Manage a 50–85 case load, attend hearings and depositions, and negotiate settlements. You will mediate, litigate through trial, and handle complex coverage issues.

Requirements include a JD, Florida Bar admission, 2+ years in insurance defense, and strong negotiation and communication skills. Travel within the state and remote work are expected in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree and JD from an accredited law school.
• Florida licensed attorney with minimum 2 years experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Member in Good Standing with the Florida Bar.
• Solid understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Expert in reading and interpreting contracts with ability to evaluate and resolve coverage issues.
• Ability to educate claims specialists in complex coverage issues.
• Extensive experience with motion practice, written discovery, and depositions.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Extensive experience with complex claims coverage issues.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills.

Responsabilités

• Manage an active caseload of 50–85 litigated cases.
• Attend hearings and depositions.
• Appear for mediations on behalf of the company.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Litigate cases up to and including trial.
• Support the Legal Department with additional projects as needed.

Connaissances

Insurance defense litigation

Negotiation

Communication

Legal analysis

Contract interpretation

Motion practice

Written discovery

Depositions

Autonomy

Independent work

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar admission

Outils

Florida Rules of Civil Procedure

Description du poste

Safepoint Insurance in Tampa, FL, is seeking a remote, in-house counsel to defend first‑party property lawsuits in Florida. Manage a 50–85 case load, attend hearings and depositions, and negotiate settlements. You will mediate, litigate through trial, and handle complex coverage issues.

Requirements include a JD, Florida Bar admission, 2+ years in insurance defense, and strong negotiation and communication skills. Travel within the state and remote work are expected in this role.