Staff Counsel

Hiscox

. Establish and operate Hiscox’s Florida Staff Counsel office with Legal and Claims teams.

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeMiami • Florida • United StatesLead💰 $150,000 - $190,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Florida insurance defense and personal injury litigation, with strong legal research, writing, and negotiation skills. Capable of managing a high-volume case load while implementing efficient digital case management and process automation.

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Juris Doctor (JD) DegreeActive Member Of The State Bar Of Florida7-10 Years Of Litigation ExperienceLegal Case Management Software ExpertiseOutstanding Communication Skills

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Hard Skills

Litigation ExperienceLegal ResearchLegal WritingNegotiation SkillsAnalytical SkillsFlorida Law KnowledgeCivil Procedure KnowledgePleadings PreparationTrial PreparationCase Load Management

Soft Skills

Ownership MentalityBusiness AcumenCommitment To ServiceTeam Training And SupportPerformance Appraisal Management

Tools & Technologies

Legal Case Management SoftwareE-Discovery ToolsDigital Case Management Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Active State Bar Membership

Industry Keywords

Florida Insurance DefensePersonal Injury LitigationLiability CasesProcess AutomationWorkflow Enhancements

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Establish and operate Hiscox’s Florida Staff Counsel office with Legal and Claims teams.
Hire non-lawyer staff and assist in developing processes and procedures.
Select and implement software and other technology.
Represent Hiscox policyholders in liability cases throughout Florida.
Handle all phases of litigation, from initial investigation to trials and appeals.
Research laws and prepare legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda.
Render opinions on liability, damage, and value for policyholders and the Claims Department.
Prepare and handle pleadings, motions, discovery, depositions, and examinations before and during trial.
Defend assigned matters by trial, arbitration, or mediation.
Meet deadlines and appear timely in court, arbitrations, depositions, meetings, and other scheduled matters.
Train and assist lawyers and staff, including first- and second-chair support and trial/arbitration observation.
Monitor applicable bar requirements, including MCLE requirements.
Review file handling quality and provide feedback.
Travel to trials, hearings, arbitrations, depositions, management meetings, and conferences.
Identify and implement process automation, workflow enhancements, and efficient digital case management.
Act as a strategic liaison between Legal and Claims.
Conduct or review staff performance appraisals and initiate or approve salary adjustments, performance ratings, and personnel changes.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
Active member in good standing of the State Bar of Florida (standing in additional jurisdictions is advantageous).
Minimum 7-10 years of proven litigation experience within the area of Florida insurance defense/personal injury litigation.
Ability to manage a significant case load independently and effectively in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
Strong working knowledge of Florida law and civil procedure, particularly as it relates to personal injury and other general liability cases.
Outstanding legal research, writing, negotiation and analytical skills.
Expertise in legal case management software, e-discovery tools and other litigation focused technologies.
An “ownership mentality,” with the ability to drive work forward independently.
Refined business acumen used to seize opportunities and create a highly functional, efficient, and effective law firm.
Excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing “phenomenal service” to internal and external clients.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive salary and bonus (based on personal & company performance)
401(k) with competitive company matching
Comprehensive health insurance, vision, dental and FSA plans (medical, limited purpose, and dependent care)
Company paid group term life, short- term disability and long-term disability coverage
Paid parental leave
4 week paid sabbatical after every 5 years of service
Financial Adoption Assistance and Medical Travel Reimbursement Programs
Annual reimbursement up to $600 for health club membership or fees associated with any fitness program
Recipient of 2024 Cigna’s Well-Being Award for having a best-in-class health and wellness program
Dynamic, creative and values-driven culture
Modern and open office spaces, complimentary drinks