Litigation Associate - Bodily Injury

Min 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Litigation Associate - Bodily Injury at a Top Florida Law Firm

Position: Litigation Associate - Bodily Injury
Location: Tampa, Florida
Employment Type: Full-time
Experience: Minimum 3 years in insurance defense and civil litigation

Job Description:

The Tampa office of Kubicki Draper, a top Florida law firm, is seeking a talented and experienced Litigation Associate with a minimum of 3 years of experience in insurance defense and civil litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in third-party bodily injury claims and personal injury claims, including automobile accidents, traumatic brain injuries, property damage, and wrongful death claims. Trial experience is a plus.

Role and Responsibilities:

- Draft, review, and respond to pleadings, motions, and discovery related to catastrophic and bodily injury claims
- Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Participate in meetings with clients and negotiate settlements
- Assist with trial preparation and attend trials
- Utilize Microsoft Office and other software programs efficiently
- Communicate effectively with team members and clients
- Adapt to a fast-paced and evolving work environment

Requirements:

- Minimum 3 years of experience in insurance defense litigation, with a focus on bodily injury and catastrophic injury claims
- Licensed member of the Florida Bar in good standing
- Excellent academic credentials
- Driven and ambitious, with a desire to grow and take on leadership roles
- Client-focused and dedicated to providing exceptional service
- Organized and able to communicate effectively

Benefits:

- Diversity in Leadership: Over 70% of our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds, and over 60% of our firm's shareholders are minorities.
- Growth Opportunities: We are experiencing rapid growth and want our employees to grow with us. We offer hands-on experience, career progression, and ample learning opportunities.
- Work-Life Balance: We value our employees and believe in maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
- Inclusive Environment: Our firm is proud to have over 50% female attorneys, with almost half of our shareholders and leadership team also being female.
- Comprehensive Benefits: We offer a flexible hybrid work schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k plan with a match.
- Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff have been with us for ten years or more.

About Us:

Kubicki Draper was established in 1963 and has since become a leading Florida law firm, offering a range of legal services such as trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transactions. With over 200 attorneys across 12 offices, we are proud to serve clients not only in Florida but also in Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.

Join our team and discover the KD difference - grow, learn, and evolve with a firm that has been at the forefront of legal excellence for over five decades.

Please note: We only accept direct applicants. No phone calls or recruiters, please.

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Diversity in leadership, opportunity for growth, work-life balance, inclusive environment, comprehensive benefits, long-term growth

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Drafting, reviewing, responding to pleadings, motions, and discovery, attending hearings, depositions, and mediations, negotiating settlements, trial preparation, proficiency in Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel, effective communication, adaptability, organizational skills

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Direct applicants only, no phone calls or recruiters.

Qualification and Experience Minimum of 3 years of insurance defense and civil litigation experience, licensed member of the Florida Bar in good standing, stellar academic credentials

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