Associate Attorney - First Party Property (P101/o)

Large well established law firm based in Florida with offices throughout Florida the U.S. is looking for a First-Party Property Litigation Associate to join the firm’s fast growing first-party property practice.  The firm prides itself on knowing every client personally and offering the vast resources of a large law firm but with the customer service and attention of a boutique practice.

Candidates for the First-Party Property Litigation Associate position must have 1 to 3 years of experience in first-party property litigation.  Responsibilities will include, navigating Florida’s pre-suit requirements; preparing various types of motions, pleadings, exhibits, and correspondence; responding to discovery requests, to include requests for production, requests for admissions, and interrogatories; preparing policyholder’s discovery requests; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses from opposing counsel; taking and defending depositions; coordinating with expert witnesses, including general contractors and engineers; and attending mediation.  This position is on-site at the firm’s Ponte Vedra, Florida office with occasional travel required throughout Florida.

Qualifications:

• Must have 1+ years of experience in insurance defense litigation / first party property litigation experience (plaintiffs or defense) on Florida cases
• Must be an active member in good standing with the Florida Bar
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be deadline and detail oriented
• Must have the desire to work in a collaborative environment

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance (3 plans to choose from)
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance ($25k)
• Paid Time Off