Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The in-house insurance defense attorney will be responsible for first-party property and casualty litigation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manage and be responsible for a full caseload
• Prepare assessments of cases, including factual summations and legal research
• Conduct motion practice
• Take and defend depositions
• Propound and respond to discovery
• Represent HCPCI at hearings and mediations
• Prepare for trial and act as HCPCI’s trial attorney

REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

• Ability to aggressively pursue HCPCI’s interests in and out of court.
• Must be self-sufficient (able to work independent of a paralegal or secretary), self-motivated and able to multitask.
• Must be able to use all relevant technology, including calendaring, e-filing, etc.
• Experience utilizing online legal research systems such as Westlaw and LexisNexis is a plus
• Detail orientated, committed to professionalism
• Team oriented, proactive approach to all situations
• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills

EDUCATION & TRAINING

• Juris Doctor (JD) required

EXPERIENCE

• minimum 2 years in first party insurance property defense claims

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar