General Liability Civil Defense Attorney

Job Overview: A law firm in Orlando, FL, is seeking an experienced General Liability Civil Defense Attorney to join its team. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of litigation experience, focusing on handling diverse cases, including premises and retail liability, amusement park liability, auto liability, rideshare liability, and commercial trucking cases for Fortune 500 clients.

Duties:

• Manage a caseload of general liability civil defense matters.
• Handle cases involving premises and retail liability, amusement park liability, auto liability, rideshare liability, and commercial trucking cases.
• Conduct legal research and analysis to provide strategic advice to clients.
• Draft legal documents, including pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and responses.
• Prepare and attend court appearances, hearings, and trials.
• Collaborate with clients, experts, and opposing counsel to negotiate settlements or prepare for trial.
• Stay updated on relevant laws, regulations, and legal trends.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in the Florida State Bar.
• 3-6 years of experience in civil litigation, focusing on general liability defense.
• Past trial experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, writing, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced legal environment.

Certifications:

• Active membership in the Florida State Bar.

Skills:

• Litigation experience in general liability defense.
• Knowledge of premises and retail liability, amusement park liability, auto liability, rideshare liability, and commercial trucking cases.
• Legal research and analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload efficiently.
• Negotiation and settlement skills.

The Orlando office, while small, is still an integral part of this 300+ attorneys respected litigation defense practice. The firm has a well-deserved reputation for promoting innovation and diversity within its ranks. The firm is consistently rated in the top 25% of all 250+ attorney national firms in regards to it's minority hiring practices and it's utilization of cutting edge technology and reputation for personal service earn the firm kudos from clients. Its attorneys seem to be content as well based upon the firm's amazingly low turnover rate. Practice areas include: appellate advocacy, construction defects, employment, environmental and toxic torts, IP, insurance coverage, medical devices and pharmaceutical, securities and investment, sports and entertaiment, workers compensation, transportation, technology and automobile, general, healthcare, liquor, products, professional, railroad and retail liability.