Litigation Attorney - Insurance Defense

Summary

Orion Placement is recruiting for a growing Florida litigation firm focused on defending businesses, professionals, corporations, and insurers in complex liability matters. The Litigation Attorney will manage general liability defense and construction defect cases, develop litigation strategies, handle proceedings and legal drafting, communicate with stakeholders, and prepare matters for trial.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of general liability defense and construction defect litigation matters from inception through resolution
• Develop and execute effective litigation strategies tailored to the facts and needs of each case
• Conduct and defend depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents
• Analyze claims, defenses, liability issues, damages, and case exposure
• Communicate effectively with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders
• Take a proactive approach to case management, deadlines, discovery, negotiations, and litigation strategy
• Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial-related activities as appropriate
• Exercise sound legal judgment while maintaining high standards of client service and advocacy

Skills

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation matters independently and proactively
• Strong attention to detail, organization, professionalism, and client-service skills
• Experience with general liability defense and third-party matters strongly preferred
• Construction defect litigation experience is highly valued
• Early to mid-career attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply; candidates with approximately 2+ to 15 years of experience are generally targeted
• In-house and solo-practice backgrounds are generally less preferred
• A demonstrated history of meaningful tenure and progression with prior firms is preferred

Qualifications

Must Haves

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Active Florida Bar license in good standing
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage litigation matters independently and proactively
• Strong attention to detail, organization, professionalism, and client-service skills

Nice to Haves

• Experience with general liability defense and third-party matters strongly preferred
• Construction defect litigation experience is highly valued
• Early to mid-career attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply; candidates with approximately 2+ to 15 years of experience are generally targeted
• In-house and solo-practice backgrounds are generally less preferred
• A demonstrated history of meaningful tenure and progression with prior firms is preferred

Benefits

• Remote flexibility is available anywhere in Florida for exceptionally strong candidates, with preference for attorneys who can work in person in the St. Petersburg area.
• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance