Insurance Defense Attorney Position Available In Polk, Florida

Insurance Defense Attorney hrEdge Consulting – 5.0 Winter Haven, FL Job Details Full-time $120,000 – $135,000 a year 3 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications No experience needed Mid-level 3 years Doctor of Law Leadership Full Job Description Insurance Defense Attorney Job Posting Taylor Nelson PL is seeking an insurance defense attorney to join its nationally recognized boutique transportation and logistics practice. This opening is available in the firm’s Tampa Bay (downtown St. Petersburg) or Winter Haven locations. We are a small firm with a national footprint, handling complex and challenging matters that make a real business impact across the country. We are looking for an attorney who enjoys problem solving, desires a high degree of client interaction, and embraces the creative challenge of tackling legal issues presented by the fast-paced and dynamic transportation industry. No prior experience in transportation law is required. We are not your “typical” small firm – we have a unique practice that offers attorneys the opportunity to practice in complex areas of the law, including all forms of litigation, federal transportation regulations, catastrophic injuries in trucking accidents, employment claims, and insurance defense. We handle big law matters with a small firm approach. We offer a high degree of substantive client interaction, specialized training and mentoring, independence, and responsibility. Taylor Nelson PL coaches and guides attorneys who want to become leaders in the transportation industry. Essential Functions & Responsibilities Manage litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice and trial preparation Conduct legal research and draft memoranda, pleadings and motions Develop litigation strategies and work closely with senior attorneys and partners Manage a caseload from inception to resolution, ensuring timely and effective handling of all matters. Collaborate with insurers, adjusters, and internal legal teams to ensure client objectives are met efficiently and effectively. Responsive in a fast-paced law firm environment and business client demands Reliable to complete tasks and self-manage case load Desire to understand what the transportation industry is about and the clients’ businesses and needs Strong work ethic Commitment to meeting expected metrics / goals Eager for intellectual challenges and not afraid of complexity Organized and able to handle complex cases Good time management Technologically savvy and able to work in a paperless environment Position Specifications Education JD from ABA accredited law school and admission to State of Florida Bar. Experience 3-5 years’ experience in insurance defense. Florida experience and prior work in complex commercial law is a plus. Pay $120,000 to 135,000 Benefits Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life Insurance 401K Benefits Paid Time Off and Holidays Qualify for discretionary bonuses Teamwork, Building Your Profession, and Momentum Do you want to be part of something that helps shape an industry, stretches your skill set, and gives you an opportunity to serve a growing industry while investing in your career? Are you ready to be a significant and valued contributor at one of the leading voices in a complex and tight-knit field of legal practice? Taylor Nelson PL offers a collegial, and dynamic working environment that empowers attorneys to engage in professional and business development. We live by and constantly build up our core values:

Build Relationships:

Investing in the long term with genuine support for clients and colleagues with pride in solutions. Strive for

Excellence:

Innovative, creative, and reasoned risk within a continuum of excellence.

Industry Leadership:

Renown for leadership knowledge, quality, work ethic, and meaningful contributions to the communities in which we live and work.

Take Responsibility & Provide Solutions:

Embrace reasoned risk and pro-actively communicate reliable solutions.

Accountable Flexibility:

Honesty, mutual respect, integrity, teamwork, and ethical behavior in all our actions. To learn more about us, check out our website at www.taylorlawpl.com . Taylor Nelson PL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Taylor Nelson PL was awarded the 2019 Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation by the Women in Trucking Association and 2018 Best Places to Work Award, Small Business Category, by Careersource Polk. We pride ourselves in first class legal work, professional development, and supportive culture in a boutique practice.