Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense

Chartwell Law•Miami, FL

About The Position

The Associate Attorney will manage a diverse general liability and insurance defense caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. The role requires strong research, drafting, and litigation skills, collaboration with partners and clients, and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment. The position has an annual billable-hour requirement of 1,950 hours. The position may be designated as remote, hybrid, or fully in-office depending on the needs of the role, office location, and Firm requirements. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
Active license to practice law in the state where the position is posted.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in the practice group.
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.
Responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Additional bar admissions.

Responsibilities

Review files and analyze claims and causes of action.
Conduct extensive legal research and draft substantial briefs, memoranda, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
Represent clients in court, arbitrations, and depositions.
Draft and respond to discovery requests.
Retain and collaborate with expert witnesses.
Prepare for and attend trials.
Collaborate with partners, clients, and stakeholders to provide strategic and practical legal advice.
Manage deadlines and assignments with ownership and independence.
Communicate information concisely and clearly, and ensure recipients understand its specifics and purpose.
Address conflicts and disagreements openly and objectively with the aim of resolving them constructively.
Maintain high standards of work performance, ethical conduct, and respect for others.
Identify priorities and develop detailed action plans, including objectives, accountabilities, time frames, standards, review stages, and contingencies.