Senior General Liability Trial Attorney (FL)

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with match

Commuter Reimbursement

Job summary

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP seeks an experienced attorney in Florida to independently manage defense litigated cases focused on general liability, third-party insurance defense, and premises liability. You will own case strategy, trial preparation, client communications, and business development within Florida state courts.

The role involves handling a high volume of active matters, participating in in-person depositions and site inspections, and trial when matters proceed to litigation.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in general liability, third-party insurance defense, and premises liability.
• Demonstrated trial experience required.
• Significant experience taking and defending expert depositions required.

Responsibilities

• Independently manages cases involving general liability, third-party insurance defense, and premises liability.
• Serves in jury trials and evidentiary hearings.
• Conducts and defends fact and expert depositions, including retained and opposing experts.
• Drafts and argues dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment, and appears at related hearings.
• Performs site inspections and attends in-person depositions as required.
• Prepares litigation strategy, evaluates exposure, and advises clients on case direction with a trial-ready approach.
• Manages a high volume of files while ensuring compliance with court rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements.
• Maintains and grows client relationships, including managing an established and expanding book of business.

Skills

Trial experience

Expert depositions

Client communications

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Florida Bar admission, in good standing

Job description

Hamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP seeks an experienced attorney in Florida to independently manage defense litigated cases focused on general liability, third-party insurance defense, and premises liability. You will own case strategy, trial preparation, client communications, and business development within Florida state courts.

The role involves handling a high volume of active matters, participating in in-person depositions and site inspections, and trial when matters proceed to litigation.