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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

The in-house insurance defense attorney will be responsible for first-party property and casualty litigation. This role is a hybrid position. A candidate in this role would be required to work on-site every Thursday.

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

Experience in first party insurance property defense claims preferred

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

Member in good standing of the Florida Bar