Job Description

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), selfmotivated 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