Associate Attorney needed for Jacksonville office

Job Overview

A respected insurance defense litigation firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to join its Jacksonville, Florida office. This role involves managing civil defense litigation with a varied caseload in a supportive and collaborative work environment. The firm offers manageable caseloads, reasonable billing expectations, and the opportunity for professional growth in litigation and trial work.

Location

• Jacksonville, FL

Duties

• Handle civil defense litigation cases across areas including auto, trucking, negligent security, premises liability, construction, and wrongful death claims
• Engage in trial preparation and provide litigation support throughout all case stages
• Collaborate with support staff and paralegals to ensure effective case management
• Participate in discovery, pre-trial motions, and case strategy development
• Work with clients, witnesses, and experts to build strong defense cases

Requirements

• Prior experience or interest in insurance defense litigation
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Ability to handle diverse case types and manage case files efficiently

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in Florida

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Highly organized with effective time management skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting

Benefits

• Competitive healthcare and retirement benefits
• Supportive work environment with a balanced attorney-to-paralegal ratio
• Reasonable billing expectations and manageable caseload
• Opportunities for professional development and trial experience

This law firm seeks to conduct each of their cases in a professional yet aggressive manner. Their areas of practice include general liability, premises liability, wrongful death, professional liability, transportation, trucking law, general liability, and construction bodily injury. The firm is located in Florida.