Attorney (Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith) - Remote in Florida - Orlando, United States - Boyd & Jenerette

Description

Attorney (Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith) - Remote in Florida


About Boyd & Jenerette:

Boyd & Jenerette is an experienced, forward thinking and diverse civil litigation law firm that represents public and private business organizations as well as insurance companies in litigation and transactional matters.

Our mission is to change the way defense firms do business.


Position Summary:
The Attorney will work with the litigation team in providing legal counsel to clients.

The Attorney will be responsible for conducting legal research; drafting documents and pleadings; communicating with clients and experts; drafting and responding to discovery; and document review.

In addition, the Attorney will handle depositions, hearings, and attend trials.


Location & Commitments:

Practice Area / Department:
Civil Litigation, Insurance Coverage & Bad Faith

Status:
Full-Time / Exempt

Work Schedule:
Varies

Work Location:
This position is fully-remote

Responsibilities:
Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements.
Handle depositions, hearings, and attend trial.
Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel.
Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients.
Communicate with other attorneys, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
Maintain client files to ensure up-to-date information is available to other attorneys, paralegals and support staff.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements & Competencies:

2 years of civil litigation experience preferred.
Florida Bar Admission
Judicial clerkship experience or demonstrate strong research, writing, and legal analysis skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Must possess great time management and problem-solving skills.
Superior attention to detail and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and collaborate with others.
Must meet expectations for billing goals.

Work Environment:

The ability to perform the following physical activities are necessary in the performance of this job: Sit and use a computer for long periods of time; use a computer to accomplish the duties of the position (including typing and seeing); read and write in English; think strategically, communicate expectations, and establish priorities.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The above job description is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, and skills of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions and perform other related duties assigned by their supervisor.


Benefits:
The firm offers a generous benefits package along with compensation based on experience level and client orientation.

#J-18808-Ljbffr