Complex Litigation Defense Counsel (Insurance/...

u003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eAbout the Firm:u003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cdivu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eA premier, nationally expanding law firm specializing in insurance defense is seeking talented attorneys, paralegals, and staff who want to grow with a high-impact practice. Established in the early 1990s, the firm has grown from a New York City base to seven offices across five states, delivering sophisticated defense work that goes beyond traditional motor-vehicle and routine personal-injury matters.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'text-decoration: underline; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eKey opportunities and culture:u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/divu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eBroad, cross-market practiceu003c/strongu003e: catastrophic incident response, large-scale data breaches and cybercrime matters, energy and mining liability, international coverage, and complex insurance disputes.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eStrategic footprintu003c/strongu003e: offices in major markets nationwide, with collaborative, cross-border teams that align client needs with rigorous defense strategies.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eDynamic client work: u003c/strongu003eexposure to domestic and international insurers, national and global risk portfolios, and evolving regulatory landscapes.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eProfessional development:u003c/strongu003e structured career progression, mentorship from seasoned trial and appellate attorneys, and access to leading-edge resources to handle complex matters.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eClient-centric mindsetu003c/strongu003e: discreet, high-touch service combined with practical, results-driven litigation strategies that protect client interests and reputations.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'text-decoration: underline; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eWhat we’re looking for:u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eDriven legal and professional talent who thrive in fast-paced, intellectually challenging environments.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eIndividuals who value collaboration, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in service delivery.u003c/spanu003eu003cbru003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eProfessionals eager to contribute to growth, leverage cross-market opportunities, and develop specialized expertise in cyber, data security, energy, and international coverage.u003cbru003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eJD from an ABA-Accredited top #200 law school with a solid academic portfolio.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cemu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eExtracurriculars such a Moot Court and Debate Panels can weigh greatly for lack of GPAu003c/spanu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eAdmission to practice within at least one of the states, preferably multi-jurisdictionalu003cemu003e u003cstrongu003e(i.e. NY/NJ)u003c/strongu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eAt least 3 progressive years of litigation experience representing corporate clients and their insurers.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eAbility to handle complex, multi-faceted and highly-sensitive matters that will involve voluminous discovery, ability to interpret technical documentation and to participate in motion practiceu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eStrong support during litigation phases with forensic legal analysis and superb legal drafting and timely filings done comprehensively.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eExperience in all phases of litigation from pre-litigation management through motion practice and settlement or trial phase, with trial experience including 2nd or 1st chair being a huge preference.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'text-decoration: underline; font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eWhy this Opportunity?u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003colu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 11pt; 'u003eClear platform for long‑term career development within a firm that is nationally and internationally recognized in insurance and reinsurance, and committed to diversity, equity, and inclusionu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eBe part of a growing national platform with a strong reputation in insurance defense.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eWork with multidisciplinary teams on high-stakes matters that shape industry standards.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eDevelop a distinctive career path across multiple markets, with opportunities for leadership, mentorship, and cross-border collaboration.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/olu003eu003c/divu003eu003c/divu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'arial black', sans-serif; font-size: 14pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003ePractice Areasu003c/uu003e:u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eInsurance Defense, Reinsurance Coverage Law, Domestic u0026International First-Party u0026Third-Party Coverage for Oil u0026Gas Construction and Commercial Real Estate Developers and Light Industrial Employers and Heavy Industrial Operations, Professional Liability and General Liabilityu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: times new roman, times, serif; 'u003eu003cspan style= 'font-size: 18.6667px; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eOffices:u003c/uu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003colu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'color: rgb(186, 55, 42); 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eFort Lauderdale, FLu003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eHouston, TX;u003cemu003e (must have minimum 10 years)u003c/emu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003e San Francisco, CA;u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'color: rgb(186, 55, 42); 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003e New York, NY; u003c/spanu003eu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eFlorham Park, NJu0026 u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eLong Island, NY.u003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/olu003eu003cpu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; font-size: 14pt; 'u003eu003cstrongu003eu003cuu003eSalaryu003c/uu003e:u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/pu003eu003cdivu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eThe base salary we discussed is around $145,000 to $165,000 and is highly commensurate with the experience one brings starting at a minimum of 3+ years post-law school as a legal practitioner. Those candidates who offer a modest to sizeable book of business which they could port with them to a more national practice can negotiate a bit on the base salary.u0026 Origination potential is always available as well as standard bonuses for exceeding the 1,800 annual billable expectation.u003c/spanu003eu003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu0026 u003c/divu003eu003cdivu003eu003cemu003eu003cspan style= 'font-family: 'times new roman', times, serif; 'u003eAnnual billable targets offer bonuses of up to $50k in annually along with fully comprehensive health u0026life insurance, PTO, flexible hybrid schedule and an exciting team of litigators to collaborate with on emerging areas of law.u003c/spanu003eu003c/emu003eu003c/divu003e ', 'location ': 'Fort Lauderdale, FL ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'hybrid ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'FL266-2751151

Created: 2026-01-13