Associate General Counsel- - Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs, FL
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Florida’s largest private insurance carrier is seeking a highly motivated and skilled Attorney to add to its Litigation Department. The position will require counsel to independently manage an active caseload, including litigating all aspects of first-party insurance cases up to and through trial throughout the State of Florida.
The following are the usual, basic and essential functions of the position. These functions are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
Essential Job Functions
Independently handle first-party insurance lawsuits from inception through trial/resolution
Demonstrate exceptional legal research and writing skills
Draft substantive pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery and other necessary legal documents
Conduct examinations under oath
Independently evaluate and identify potential exposure and risks associated with independent cases
Maintain a leadership role within the Litigation Department, including collaborating with litigation adjusters, administrative personnel and claims personnel with the goal of obtaining identified goals
Provide leadership through mentoring legal support staff
Supervise special projects to accomplish company goals
Fully and effectively utilize available technology
Timely complete required litigation and administrative tasks
Travel throughout the state as required to meet business needs
Required Knowledge, Skills & Ability
Minimum 5 years’ experience
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
Licensed in Florida and a member in good standing.
Exceptional research and writing skills
Experience in conducting depositions and examinations under oath
Experience in all phases of litigation and trial
Benefits
Industry leading medical, dental and vision insurance plan
401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match of 100% on up to 5% of compensation (match is fully-vested immediately)
Generous PTO policy
Eligible for performance based bonuses
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider the best qualified individuals available, without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local law.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc., may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
Full time
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