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First Party Property Attorney - 162

Suncoast Legal Search

Location: Tampa, FL+1 location
Type: Non-Remote
Posted on: May 3, 2022
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First Party Property Attorney - 162
Suncoast Legal Search
Tampa, FL
$105,000 - $134,000 a year
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$105,000 - $134,000 a year
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AV-rated, insurance defense firm is currently seeking an attorney in its Tampa office. The ideal candidate for the position must have 3-7+ years of first-party property or PIP defense litigation experience. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.
Responsibilities:
• Manage significant caseload from inception to post-trial.
• 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.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• 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 trial.
• Must have knowledge and experience taking and defending depositions.
• Must have strong and persuasive oral advocacy as well as excellent writing skills.
• Must be skilled in evaluating cases.
• Must have strong communication skills (verbal and written).
• Must have strong problem-solving skills.
• Must have strong organizational skills.
• Must have effective time management skills.
• Ability to manage a high volume caseload.
• Ability to adhere to deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to demonstrate a sense of urgency.
• Ability to be a team player.
• Ability to provide superior client service
• Ability to interact with attorneys, paralegals, court personnel, opposing counsel, clients, and office staff in a professional manner.
• Ability to delegate and prioritize as necessary.
Competencies:
• Detail-oriented
• Self-Starter
• Goal-oriented
• Critical thinking and decisive judgement
• Motivated and assertive
• Proactive and results oriented
• Personable
Qualifications:
• Must be a Good Standing Member of the Florida Bar.
• Excellent academic credentials required.
• Must have knowledge and familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Must be technologically confident, very comfortable using process management systems and effectively utilizes available technology and automation.
• Knowledge of Time Matters, Juris and Acuity is a plus.
Salary & Benefits:
• Base salary of $105-134K
• Medical, dental, vision and voluntary insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match
• Paid Holiday and Time-Off benefits
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