First Party Property Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney (322/o)

Established insurance defense, insurance regulatory, complex commercial litigation, and business litigation firm is seeking an attorney to join their First Party Property Insurance Defense team in their Sunrise, FL office.
Candidates MUST have at least 3+ years of litigation experience including at least 1 year of experience handling First Party Property Insurance Defense litigation matters. Responsibilities include but are not limited to handling matters on behalf of the firm's clients, researching legal issues, counseling clients, negotiating the resolution of legal disputes, and appearing in court on litigated matters to prosecute and defend clients' interests, as follows:

• Advising insurance company clients concerning business transactions, claims liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations. Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations in client matters.
• Preparing legal documents on behalf of clients.
• Researching cases by interviewing witnesses, reading depositions, reviewing evidence and speaking with the client to determine the best strategy for defense. Evaluating findings and developing strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases.
• Analyzing the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents.
• Attending all pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advising clients following each hearing about the best strategies.
• Presenting and summarizing cases to judges and juries; planning and presenting arguments and counter-arguments in a court of law. Negotiating settlements.
• Developing company policy and position on legal issues; researching, anticipating and guarding company against legal risks. Guiding managers and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations.
• Structuring, drafting and reviewing reports and other legal documents.
• Performing administrative and managerial functions related to the practice of law.

• Must have a minimum of 3+ years of litigation experience including at least 1 year of experience handling First Party Property Insurance Defense litigation matters
• Must have a Florida bar license in good standing
• Must have excellent writing skills
• Must have excellent problem-solving abilities and analytical skills.
• Must have the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

• Base salary based on experience, Quarterly Compensation Bonus based on billable hour goals + discretionary bonuses
• Flex schedule working in-office and remotely each week
• Firm-paid health, group life, group disability, and group long-term care insurance
• Optional dental and vision insurance
• Matching 401(k) plan
• Paid time off starting at 18 days/year
• Paid holidays