Senior Trial Attorney

FrankCrum Staffing; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental & vision

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

401(k) with match

Flexible spending accounts

PTO & holidays

Education benefit

Pet insurance

Job summary

FrankCrum Staffing in Clearwater, FL seeks a Senior Trial Attorney to defend Frank Winston Crum Insurance Co. and related affiliates in complex civil matters across Florida. The role involves trial work, strategy development, and close collaboration with claims teams.

Required: Juris Doctor, active Florida Bar, 7+ years of civil litigation experience; construction defect exposure and Chapter 558 familiarity are a plus. Strong tech and case-management skills are expected.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active Florida Bar membership.
• 7+ years of civil litigation experience, preferably insurance defense.
• Jury trial experience preferred but not required.
• Experience with construction defect claims and Chapter 558 pre-suit is a plus.
• Proficiency with litigation case management platforms and AI tools for research and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Update all aspects of assigned matters from pre-trial through post-trial resolution.
• Develop strategies to meet litigation objectives and prompt resolution.
• Defend insureds in property, bodily injury, and construction defect claims.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and related tasks.
• Ensure carrier reporting guidelines are followed with detail.
• Collaborate with Claims Management and clients; analyze case performance.

Skills

Civil litigation

Insurance defense

Juris Doctor

Florida Bar

Trial experience

Construction defect

Case management

Clio

Legal tech

AI tools

Education

Juris Doctor

Tools

Clio

e-discovery

Job description

FrankCrum is a Top Workplace! Frank Winston Crum Insurance (FWCI) issues Workers' Compensation and General Liability policies by offering flexible coverage and payment options to meet the varied needs of businesses. Over the years, FWCI has grown from a single-state insurance carrier to one that is licensed in 45 states and continues to expand. In addition to regional and product line growth, FWCI has enhanced its value-added services. What has not changed though is the firm's commitment - echoed throughout the family of companies - "always to do the right things for the right reasons!"

We are excited to announce our search for a full-time Senior Trial Attorney! In this role, you will contribute to the mission of FrankCrum by supporting the Managing Trial Attorney in the defense of Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company and Clear Blue Insurance Company’s insureds (“Insureds”) in litigated matters involving property, bodily injury, and construction defect claims throughout the State of Florida.

• Updates continuously all aspects of assigned matters from pre-trial through post-trial resolution
• Develops and implements strategies to achieve team litigation objectives and obtain prompt resolution of claims and lawsuits
• Defends and represents Insureds in moderate complexity property, bodily injury and construction defect claims and lawsuits.
• Prepares and manages pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions and any other tasks or duties necessary for the proper representation of Insureds
• Ensures all carrier reporting guidelines are adhered to timely and with sufficient substantive detail
• Maintains a cooperative partnership with Claims Management/Staff and clients in the handling of all claims and lawsuits
• Analyzes case performance on open and closed files.

The Attributes We Seek

• Must have received a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar
• Seven (7) plus years of relevant civil litigation experience, preferably with a substantial portion of that time involved with insurance defense-oriented litigation
• Jury trial experience preferred but not required
• Experience litigating construction defect claims, including Chapter 558 pre-suit requirements
• Experience litigating property and general liability claims
• Construction Law Board Certification/and or Board-Certified Trial Attorney preferred but not required
• Experience with litigation case management platforms. Experience with Clio preferred
• Proficiency with legal technology, including document management systems, e-discovery platforms, and artificial intelligence (AI) tools utilized to support legal research, document review, drafting, and workflow efficiency

Our Competitive Benefits

• Health Insurance is zero dollar paycheck cost for employee's coverage and a low cost for family plan.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Term Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Long Term Disability and Voluntary Term Life Insurance
• Supplemental insurance plans such as Accidental, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Legal Services and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan where FrankCrum matches 100% of the first 4% the employee contributes, and the employee is immediately vested in the employer match
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Health Savings Account funded by FrankCrum
• Paid time off and holiday pay
• Education Benefit Program at the IRS Maximum allowance
• PTO cash out
• Tickets at Work
• Alero Financial and its robust credit union benefits program
• Employee and client referral bonus programs
• Disaster Relief Fund for employees

What's Special About FrankCrum

FrankCrum, a family-owned business-to-business entity since 1981 made of several companies: FrankCrum Corporate (a professional employer organization), FrankCrum Staffing, Frank Winston Crum Insurance Company, and the FrankCrum Insurance Agency - all based in Clearwater, Florida. This "family of employer solutions" employs approximately 400 people who serve over 4,000 clients throughout the United States. FrankCrum employees are trained to deliver high value through exceptional customer service and treat clients and coworkers like family. By living by our Brand Pillars (Integrity, Affinity, and Prosperity) employees are recognized at quarterly events for exceptional customer service and milestones in tenure. The FrankCrum headquarters spans 14 acres and includes a cafe, subsidized for employees. Menus include made-to-order breakfast, hot lunch options and even dinners that can be ordered to-go, all at very affordable prices. The cafe also plays host to monthly birthday and anniversary celebrations, eating and costume contests, and yearly holiday parties. Through the input of its own employees, The Tampa Bay Times has recognized FrankCrum as a Top Place to Work for more than 10 years in a row! FrankCrum also supports several community efforts through Trinity Cafe, the Homeless Empowerment Program, and Clearwater Free Clinic!

FrankCrum is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.