PIP Attorney

Tampa office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a PIP attorney with 2-5 years of PIP insurance defense litigation experience. The candidate will manage a significant caseload from inception to post-trial. Will attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials. Prepare pleadings, discovery/discovery responses, motions, and other litigation documents. Prepare timely reports to insurance carriers and clients regarding case status and ongoing activities. Develop clients via relationship-building methods. Travel to various courthouses and other locations is expected. Meet monthly billing requirements. Must have knowledge and experience in first-party property claims and/or PIP litigation. Must have knowledge and expertise in all phases of litigation, from pleadings through trials. Should have knowledge and experience taking and defending depositions. Must be a Good Standing Member of the Florida Bar. Must have knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook. Must be technologically confident, comfortable using process management systems, and effectively utilizing available technology and automation. Knowledge of Time Matters, Juris, and Acuity is a plus.

The candidate should have strong and persuasive oral advocacy as well as excellent writing skills. Must be skilled in evaluating cases. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) are required. Strong problem-solving skills are needed. Must have strong organizational skills. Should have effective time management skills. The ability to manage a high volume caseload is necessary. The ability to adhere to deadlines is required. Must have the ability to work with minimal supervision. Should have the ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency. The ability to be a team player is essential. The ability to provide superior client service is needed. The ability to interact with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, and office staff professionally is required. Should have the ability to delegate and prioritize as necessary. Excellent academic credentials are required.

This firm has offices located in Tampa, Miami, Pompano Beach, Orlando, and Florida Keys. This firm is a classic insurance defense firm. This firm's core values are professional excellence, efficient client services, and effective representation. This firm takes a creative approach to the law and strives to exceed the expectations of each client. This firm's main practice areas include property and casualty, defense fraud and SIU defense, insurance coverage disputes, defense of extra-contractual and bad-faith claims, products liability defense, professional liability defense, and appeals.