Senior Trial Attorney

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Senior Trial Attorney
The candidate will review new file assignments and approve initial pleadings, propound discovery, and/or develop strategy. Contacts clients to discuss their case and answer any questions.Maintains contact at a minimum of 90 days. Contact claims (initial litigation plan, recurring minimum 90 day contact, strategy conferences, etc.). Review all documentary evidence. Prepares witnesses and clients for depositions, arbitrations, mediations and trials including expert witnesses. Conducts depositions and examinations under oath and prepares summary documents. Prepares and conducts court appearances (matter management conferences, hearings, status conferences, etc.). Conducts settlement/dispositive proceedings (e.g. mediations, arbitrations, etc.). Try and/or arbitrate cases and prepares motions in liminie and summary documents. Draft post-trial motions. Prepare for and participate in appeals. Provide legal opinions to claims clients. Investigate and pursue subrogation litigation as appropriate. Manages projects. Must have Juris Doctorate degree and member in good standing of Florida State Bar. Should have 0-7 years of Insurance Defense, or Personal Injury litigation experience. Trial and/or Arbitration experience is preferred, with flexibility to work across several disciplines that may include SIU, PIP, UM and Subrogation. Homeowners defense, SIU, and PIP experience are a plus. Computer skills required; experience with Microsoft Office, Lexis, and the internet. Must be able to handle a large caseload.

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