Staff Attorney

HCI GROUP INC • Plantation, FL

76d • Hybrid

About The Position

The insurance defense staff attorney will be responsible for first-party property and casualty litigation. This role involves managing a full caseload, preparing case assessments with factual summations and legal research, conducting motion practice, taking and defending depositions, and propounding and responding to discovery. The attorney will also represent HCPCI at hearings and mediations.

Requirements

• Ability to aggressively pursue HCPCI’s interests in and out of court.
• Must be self-sufficient (able to work independent of a paralegal or secretary), self-motivated and able to multitask.
• Must be able to use all relevant technology, including calendaring, e-filing, etc.
• Detail orientated, committed to professionalism
• Team oriented, proactive approach to all situations
• Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
• Juris Doctor (JD) required
• 2-5 years in first party insurance property defense claims
• Member in good standing of the Florida Bar

Nice To Haves

• Experience utilizing online legal research systems such as Westlaw and LexisNexis is a plus

Responsibilities

• Manage and be responsible for a full caseload
• Prepare assessments of cases, including factual summations and legal research
• Conduct motion practice
• Take and defend depositions
• Propound and respond to discovery
• Represent HCPCI at hearings and mediations

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree