In-House
Tampa, FL
Insurance Defense - General Attorney / Personal Injury Defense Attorney in Tampa, FL
Attorney
2-6 yrs required
No
Job Title: Associate Counsel
Job Responsibilities:
- Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
- Render opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department.
- Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and discovery, including depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath.
- Defend all matters assigned by trial or dispositive hearing, as applicable.
Education and Experience Information:
- Juris Doctor degree is required.
- Admission to the Florida Bar is required.
- Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Florida and meet mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable.
- 2-6+ years of experience in litigation, particularly in insurance/defense and/or personal injury.
- Preferred qualifications include civil litigation experience and insurance defense-related litigation experience.
- Must be able to communicate professionally in person, via telephone, and through written correspondence/email.
Salary Information:
- Compensation details are not specifically provided, but the company offers a comprehensive Total Rewards program. This includes market-competitive compensation, a 401K savings plan vested from day one with a 6% match, performance and recognition-based incentives, and tuition assistance. Additionally, there are benefits for mental healthcare as well as fertility and adoption assistance.
Additional Information:
- The position requires the ability to travel as needed to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
- Candidates must be able to document files clearly and professionally to be understood by various stakeholders.
- The role demands strong organizational, priority-setting, and multi-tasking skills, as well as the ability to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information.
- The company emphasizes an inclusive culture with shared success, integrity, and a winning mindset. It offers employee engagement and recognition programs.
- The company provides workplace flexibility and a program that allows working from anywhere in the US for up to four weeks per year.
- The company adheres to an equal employment opportunity policy, ensuring fair employment opportunities for all associates, and provides reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.
Jun 10, 2025
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