Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Orlando, FL

In-House

Orlando, FL

Insurance Defense - General Attorney in Orlando, FL

Attorney

3-5 yrs required

No

Job Title
Trial Attorney

Job Responsibilities
The Trial Attorney represents insureds and the company in the defense of bodily injury and property damage lawsuits, subrogation, and **Members Only** Financial cases. The primary responsibilities include preparing for and conducting hearings, trials, arbitrations, mediations, and depositions. Specific duties include:
- Contacting clients to discuss their case and answer any questions
- Reviewing new file assignments, all documentary evidence, and approving initial pleadings, propounding discovery, and developing strategy
- Investigating and pursuing subrogation litigation as appropriate
- Conducting settlements/dispositive proceedings (., mediations, arbitrations)
- Preparing and conducting court appearances (., matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences)
- Conducting depositions and examinations under oath and preparing summary documents
- Preparing witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and trials including expert witnesses
- Trying and/or arbitrating cases and preparing motions and summary documents in limine
- Keeping claim business partners updated on status (., initial client contact, initial litigation plan, recurring contacts, strategy conferences, and pre-trial)

Education
- 4-year Bachelor's Degree (Required)
- (Required)

Experience
- 3-5 years of experience (Preferred)

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job does not have supervisory duties.

Skills
Arbitration, Client Documentation, Court Appearances, Depositions, Evidence Gathering, Legal Document Preparation, Legal Pleadings, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation, Mediation, Torts

Salary Information
Compensation offered for this role is $66, – $120, annually and is based on experience and qualifications.

Additional Information
The candidate(s) offered this position will be required to submit to a background investigation. The company generally does not sponsor individuals for employment-based visas for this position.