Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney

Since 1989, we have practiced civil litigation from our Jacksonville base, advocating for individuals, businesses, insurers, and self-insured organizations throughout North and Central Florida, the Panhandle, and Georgia. Our deep regional roots and client-centered mindset guide our work across a wide spectrum of matters—medical malpractice, long-term care and assisted living liability, premises and products claims, professional and workers’ compensation issues, wrongful death, trucking and automotive accidents, regulatory inquiries, commercial disputes, and broader civil conflicts—while we also offer mediation and arbitration services. Our clientele ranges from hospitals, physicians, and elder-care providers to national retailers, amusement venues, and professional sports franchises. We build authentic relationships, assign dedicated attorney–staff teams, and use industry insight to resolve most suits swiftly and effectively; when negotiations fail, we bring decades of trial experience in state and federal courts to bear. Anchored by longstanding community ties and an unwavering commitment to professional excellence, we remain recognized among Florida’s most respected litigation practices.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a litigation attorney admitted to practice in Florida who has experience in one or more of the following areas: general liability, trucking, business litigation or construction defect. The ideal candidate will manage all phases of litigation, develop case strategies, and represent clients in state and federal courts throughout Florida.

Responsibilities:

• Handle caseload from intake through resolution, including pleadings, discovery, motions, depositions and hearings
• Develop litigation strategies tailored to general liability, trucking, business disputes or construction defect matters
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, briefs, motions and other court filings
• Represent clients in mediations, arbitrations and trial proceedings
• Communicate and collaborate with clients, insurance adjusters, experts and witnesses
• Negotiate settlements and prepare settlement agreements and releases
• Monitor case budgets, billing and deadlines, ensuring matters remain on schedule
• Coordinate with colleagues on case staffing and strategy discussions

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
• Admitted and in good standing with the Florida Bar
• At least 3 years of civil defense experience
• Minimum of three years of civil litigation experience in at least one of the following practice areas: general liability, trucking, business litigation or construction defect
• Proven courtroom or arbitration experience preferred
• Exceptional analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organizational aptitude
• Proficiency with legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, LexisNexis) and case management software
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate as part of a team