Litigation Attorney – Insurance Defense

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. Manage a caseload of general liability defense and construction defect litigation matters from inception through resolution .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeRemote • Florida • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $135,000 - $200,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing general liability defense and construction defect litigation, with strong capabilities in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Proficient in developing litigation strategies and managing client relationships while maintaining high standards of professionalism and attention to detail.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Civil Litigation ExperienceActive Florida Bar LicenseGeneral Liability DefenseConstruction Defect LitigationLegal Research and Writing

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Hard Skills

Litigation Strategy DevelopmentDrafting Legal DocumentsConducting DepositionsAnalyzing Claims and DefensesTrial PreparationNegotiation SkillsOral AdvocacyManaging DeadlinesDiscovery ManagementClient Communication

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailOrganizationProfessionalismClient-Service SkillsProactive Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Florida Bar License

Industry Keywords

General Liability DefenseConstruction Defect LitigationCivil LitigationThird-Party MattersLegal Advocacy

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a caseload of general liability defense and construction defect litigation matters from inception through resolution
Develop and execute litigation strategies tailored to each case
Conduct and defend depositions, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents
Analyze claims, defenses, liability issues, damages, and case exposure
Communicate with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and other stakeholders
Proactively manage deadlines, discovery, negotiations, and litigation strategy
Prepare cases for trial and participate in trial-related activities
Exercise sound legal judgment while maintaining high standards of client service and advocacy

Requirements

What you’ll need

2+ years of civil litigation experience
Active Florida Bar license in good standing
Experience with general liability defense and third-party matters strongly preferred
Construction defect litigation experience highly valued
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, and oral advocacy skills
Demonstrated ability to manage litigation matters independently and proactively
Strong attention to detail, organization, professionalism, and client-service skills
Approximately 2+ to 15 years of experience generally targeted
Early to mid-career attorneys encouraged to apply
Meaningful tenure and progression with prior firms preferred
In-house and solo-practice backgrounds generally less preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Remote flexibility anywhere in Florida for exceptionally strong candidates