Staff Counsel

Safepoint MGA, LLC • Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach Counties, FL

1d • Remote

About The Position

Safepoint Insurance, an admitted Property & Casualty insurance carrier based in Tampa, Florida, is hiring an in-house legal counsel to defend first-party property lawsuits in Florida. The position is remotely domiciled and involves working remotely and traveling throughout the state to attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings as needed.

The counsel will manage an active caseload of 50–85 litigated cases, represent the company in legal proceedings and mediations, negotiate settlements, and litigate cases through trial. The role also includes advising and educating claims specialists on complex coverage issues and handling additional projects or responsibilities assigned by the Legal Department.

The position requires clear verbal and written communication, independent management of a medium- to high-volume caseload, critical analysis of cases and legal risk, and the ability to review, draft, and negotiate agreements, contracts, and legal documents. Safepoint offers market-competitive wages and a benefits package that includes professional development and educational assistance, retirement contributions, paid time off, holidays, and insurance benefits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and JD from an accredited law school.
• Florida-licensed attorney and member in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• At least 2 years of experience in insurance defense litigation at a law firm or primary Property & Casualty carrier.
• Solid understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
• Expertise in reading and interpreting contracts and the ability to evaluate and resolve coverage issues.
• Extensive experience with motion practice, written discovery, and depositions.
• Extensive experience with complex claims coverage issues.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional organizational skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing.
• Ability to reliably attend hearings, depositions, and mediations on-site as needed.
• Ability to think critically and conduct in-depth analysis to assess cases and legal risk.
• Ability to multitask and independently manage a medium- to high-volume caseload.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload of 50–85 litigated cases.
• Attend hearings and depositions.
• Appear for mediations on behalf of the company.
• Negotiate settlements.
• Litigate cases up to and including trial.
• Educate claims specialists on complex coverage issues.
• Handle additional projects and responsibilities as needed by the Legal Department.
• Review, understand, draft, and negotiate agreements, contracts, and legal documents.
• Travel throughout Florida to attend hearings, depositions, mediations, and other proceedings as needed.

Benefits

• Market-competitive wages.
• Professional development and educational assistance programs.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with immediate vesting and an automatic company contribution.
• Paid time off, including discretionary time off, PTO, and parental leave.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Health insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid short- and long-term disability insurance premiums.
• Flexible spending accounts with a company contribution.
• Health savings accounts with a company contribution.
• Employee life and AD&D insurance.
• Dependent life and AD&D insurance.
• Company-paid AAA membership.
• Company-paid identity theft protection.
• Other ancillary insurance benefit programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level