Staff Attorney - First Party Property (Ormond Beach)

securityfirstmanagers; Ormond Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Onsite/hybrid work

Job summary

Security First Managers is seeking an experienced first party property Staff Attorney to join the litigation team in Florida. The role involves settling disputes arising from claims, conducting research, analysis and writing on complex legal issues, and managing a caseload of litigated files.

You will represent the company in litigation, provide strategic guidance on claims and exposure, and lead a team while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• 1–5 years of first party property experience with trial experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Represent the Company in moderate-risk litigation matters, including trials, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Review, evaluate, and manage assigned cases and lawsuits from inception through resolution.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on claims, litigation exposure, and case outcomes.
• Develop and execute litigation plans in collaboration with Litigation Examiners/Specialists.
• Conduct depositions, manage discovery, prepare motions, and handle all aspects of court proceedings.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate settlement opportunities within authorized authority levels.
• Analyze complex legal issues, assess risks and costs, and develop effective solutions and recommendations.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee staff performance, workload management, and operational results.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, implement best practices, and support reporting and trend analysis activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, deliver exceptional customer service, support catastrophe response efforts as needed, and adhere to onsite/hybrid work requirements.

Skills

Litigation management

Trial experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Education

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

Job description

Security First Managers is looking for an experienced first party property Staff Attorney. Successful candidates will use knowledge and skills learned in traditional legal fields to settle legal disputes that arise from claims and are responsible for conducting research, analysis and writing about complex legal issues as part of the Security First litigation team. The selected candidate will manage a caseload of litigated files.

Essential Job Functions

• Represent the Company in moderate-risk litigation matters, including trials, hearings, mediations, and arbitrations.
• Review, evaluate, and manage assigned cases and lawsuits from inception through resolution.
• Provide legal counsel and strategic guidance on claims, litigation exposure, and case outcomes.
• Develop and execute litigation plans in collaboration with Litigation Examiners/Specialists.
• Conduct depositions, manage discovery, prepare motions, and handle all aspects of court proceedings.
• Identify, evaluate, and negotiate settlement opportunities within authorized authority levels.
• Analyze complex legal issues, assess risks and costs, and develop effective solutions and recommendations.
• Lead, mentor, and oversee staff performance, workload management, and operational results.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, implement best practices, and support reporting and trend analysis activities.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, deliver exceptional customer service, support catastrophe response efforts as needed, and adhere to onsite/hybrid work requirements.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• One (1) to Five (5) years of first party property experience including trial experience
• OR an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Senior Staff Attorney Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• Five+ years of first party property experience
• Demonstrated trial ability
• First or Second chair trial experience
• OR an equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Certifications and Licenses

• May be required to possess a valid state of Florida driver’s license
• Florida State Bar license

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're serious about our work but we also believe work should be enjoyable.

Our offices were designed with our team members in mind and includes:

• State-of-the-art fitness center
• Complimentary chef-prepared lunches monthly
• Beautiful walking trail around our offices
• Team Member appreciation events throughout the year
• Food truck events featuring local favorites
• Professional development, mentoring, and continuing education
• Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), and more

At Security First, you'll find a collaborative culture where people genuinely enjoy working together and where your expertise is valued.