1st Party Litigator

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Orlando is seeking a 1st Party Litigator. The litigator will manage a significant caseload, attend legal proceedings, prepare litigation documents, and maintain client communication. Strong advocacy skills, legal expertise, and technological proficiency are essential.

Duties:

• Manage a substantial caseload from inception to post-trial
• Attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials
• Prepare pleadings, discovery responses, motions, and other litigation documents
• Provide timely reports to insurance carriers and clients on case status
• Develop client relationships through effective communication and relationship-building methods
• Travel to various courthouses and locations as necessary
• Meet monthly billing requirements
• Work in a professional office setting

Requirements:

1-3+ years of experience in first-party property or PIP defense litigation

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school
• Good Standing Membership with the Florida Bar

Skills and Certifications:

• Knowledge and experience in first-party property claims and/or PIP litigation
• Expertise in all phases of litigation from pleadings to trial
• Experience in taking and defending depositions
• Strong oral advocacy and writing skills
• Case evaluation skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Technological confidence in using process management systems and available technology

Benefits Offered:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• 401k with matching
• Employer-paid short-term disability and basic life insurance

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