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Legal Clerk

Avatar Property & Casualty Insurance

Location: Tampa, FL 33602 (Channel District area)
Type: Full-Time, Non-Remote
Posted on: September 16, 2020
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Legal Clerk
Avatar Property & Casualty Insurance
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Tampa, FL 33602
Avatar Property & Casualty Insurance
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Job details
Salary
$40,000 - $50,000 a year
Job Type
Full-time
Benefits
Pulled from the full job description
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Dental Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching
• Pay:
• $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
• Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
Qualifications
• Experience: • relevant legal, 1 year (Preferred)
• Education: • Doctorate (Preferred)
• Location: • Tampa, FL 33602 (Required)
• Work authorization: • United States (Required)
Full Job Description
Avatar Property & Casualty Insurance is seeking a motivated individual to join our company as a Corporate Representative. This position is responsible for serving as a corporate representative, reviewing and analyzing claim files, and working on first party property cases as needed. This role has ample opportunity for advancement. Company is willing to provide support to assist employees with passing Florida Bar Exam.
Working from our offices in Tampa’s Channelside, you’ll be joining a financially stable organization that takes pride in fostering a rewarding career experience. Avatar is always looking to invest in qualified and passionate talent, recognizing that the greatness of our company is built on the strengths and diversity of our people. If you want to be acknowledged and rewarded for your work, consider joining the Avatar team.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Core duties include appearing as a key witness or corporate representative in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials
• Negotiating and settling mediated claims with multiple parties
• Investigate, evaluate and settle claims, applying technical knowledge and human relations skills to ensure fair and prompt resolution of cases
• Perform additional related duties and projects as required
Critical Knowledge and Skills
• Possess extensive knowledge and experience in first party property claims and litigation
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrated strong verbal and written communication, as well as strong negotiation skills
• Functional knowledge of claims handling concepts, practices and techniques
• Functional knowledge of law and insurance regulations in the State of Florida
Education/Experience
• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school with 0 to 2 years of experience.
• Current law school students are also encouraged to apply.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
• Frequently required to sit at a desk/workstation for long period of time
• Ability to work at a computer terminal for extended periods of time
• Digital dexterity and hand/eye coordination in operation of office equipment
• Light lifting and carrying of supplies, files, etc.
• Ability to speak to and hear employees/clients via phone or in person
• Body motor skills sufficient to enable incumbent to move around the office environment
• Ability to analyze data and reports and make recommendations
• Additional Mental Requirements: compare, decide, direct, problem solve, analyze, instruct, interpret.
Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Sick Time
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health and Dental Coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Experience:
• relevant legal: 1 year (Preferred)
Education:
• Doctorate (Preferred)
Location:
• Tampa, FL 33602 (Required)
Work authorization:
• United States (Required)
Company's website:
• www.avatarins.com
Benefit Conditions:
• Only full-time employees eligible
Work Remotely:
• No