First Party Property Attorney

3-7 yrs required

Full-time

No

is currently seeking an attorney in its Pensacola office. The ideal candidate for the position must have 3-7+ years of first-party property or PIP defense litigation experience. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.
 

Responsibilities:

Manage significant caseload from inception to post-trial.
Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials.
Prepare pleadings, discovery/discovery responses, motions, and other litigation documents.
Prepare timely reports to insurance carriers and clients regarding case status and ongoing activities.
Develop clients via relationship building methods.
Travel to various courthouses and other locations is expected.
Meet monthly billing requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

Must have knowledge and experience in first-party property claims and/or PIP litigation.
Must have knowledge and expertise in all phases of litigation from pleadings through trial.
Must have knowledge and experience taking and defending depositions.
Must have strong and persuasive oral advocacy as well as excellent writing skills.
Must be skilled in evaluating cases.
Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written).
Must have strong problem-solving skills.
Must have strong organizational skills.
Must have effective time management skills.
Ability to manage a high volume caseload.
Ability to adhere to deadlines.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency.
Ability to be a team player.
Ability to provide superior client service
Ability to interact with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, and office staff in a professional manner.
Ability to delegate and prioritize as necessary.


Competencies:

Detail-oriented
Self-Starter
Goal-oriented
Critical thinking and decisive judgement
Motivated and assertive
Proactive and results oriented
Personable
Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision and voluntary insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
Paid Holiday and Time-Off benefits

Qualification and Experience Must be a Good Standing Member of the Florida Bar. Excellent academic credentials required. Must have knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be technologically confident, very comfortable using process management systems and effectively utilizes available technology and automation. Knowledge of Time Matters, Juris and Acuity is a plus.

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