Staff Attorney
About this role
Job DetailsJob Location: Plantation - Plantation, FL 33334JOB SUMMARY
The insurance defense staff attorney will be responsible for first-party property and casualty litigation.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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
REQUIRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
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.
Experience utilizing online legal research systems such as Westlaw and LexisNexis is a plus
Detail orientated, committed to professionalism
Team oriented, proactive approach to all situations
Clear, concise oral and written communication skills
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Juris Doctor (JD) required
EXPERIENCE
2-5 years in first party insurance property defense claims
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS
Member in good standing of the Florida Bar
HYBRID WORKING & COLLABORATION WEEKS
To foster HCI’s commitment to creating a collaborative work environment, remote workers will be required to report to a central office location for one week every quarter for collaboration, team building, and educational exercises. Attendance during collaboration weeks is a vital component of our team culture, and therefore mandatory unless exceptions are approved through Human Resources. Additionally, employees may be asked to report to the office outside of collaboration weeks as project requirements, team meetings, or other organizational needs that necessitate in-person collaboration occur. Qualifications
Company at a glance
HCI Group is motivated by the opportunity to develop creative solutions to traditional and complex problems in our industry. Our path of innovation has led us to profitability and enormous growth potential. Meanwhile, our technology allows our present and future successes to drive our ability to challenge traditional thinking and deliver products and service that improve people’s lives.
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