Associate Attorney

Found in: Lensa US P 2 C2 - 2 weeks ago

Tampa, United States AssuranceAmerica Full time
Job Description
Our Company:

At AssuranceAmerica, we are more than a unique blend of insurance assets. We believe in creating a culture where every associate can learn and grow. We strive to create a work environment to meet associate needs and we are determined to achieve excellence in everything we do.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team in a company that is a leader in the minimum limits auto insurance space and functions with a small company, entrepreneurial style. This position will require someone with an understanding that one needs to have a "roll up your sleeves" attitude to help make things happen.

Job Summary:

We are seeking an Associate Attorney to provide defense work for our Florida operations. As an Attorney for AssuranceAmerica, you will join our growing Claims and Legal staff in Florida. We pride ourselves on a collaborative, team-oriented environment and are dedicated to personal growth. This position is remote with primary coverage within Central and South Florida but may include coverage throughout Florida. Our ideal candidate will be part of a team responsible for providing top quality representation for litigated matters involving Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and disputed glass claims.

As an Associate Attorney, you will provide legal representation to AssuranceAmerica and/or their insured. Case management involves filing responsive pleadings through discovery and ultimately trial. Your responsibilities include managing the litigation process, developing, and implementing strategies for litigation defense and collaborating with our Claims teams and clients.

Job Responsibilities:
Handles legal work on assigned cases referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department.
Creates and maintains a documented strategy for case handling in each assigned case to include a synopsis of the intangible factors, i.e. the judge, plaintiff attorney, aggravating factors, etc.
Develops, organizes, and maintains file documents consisting of pleadings, briefs, and memorandums.
Prepares and submits timely status reports to adjusters on all significant activities as they occur
Ensures that all files are appropriately documented and organized.
Provides prompt and timely responses to all telephone calls and correspondence.
Utilizes and/or ensures use of case management software for maintaining notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc., on cases assigned to Staff Counsel and in accordance with established standard operating procedures and legal and ethical requirements/guidelines.

Requirements

Qualifications:

Required
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active license to practice law in Florida
Must have 3+ years of experience as an attorney, including civil jury trial experience and be capable of handling cases of moderate exposure with minimum supervision.

Preferred
3+ years' experience in defense of first-party litigation
Able to work independently or with a team with strong attention to detail along with the ability to organize and prioritize workload
Strong listening, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to identify risk with strong understanding of all applicable ethical duties
Ability to work effectively with clients and customers and negotiate on their behalf

Benefits

Our Values:

We are direct, results driven, and dedicated to the success of the business and each other. In addition, we operate against these five key values, reflected in how we work with each other every day:
Honor: We do what is right, even when no one is looking. We play by the rules; integrity is of utmost importance.
Discipline: We are most efficient and resourceful in how we work... striving to be better than our competition.
Common Sense: We are relentlessly logical. We value an approach to our business that acknowledges the obvious and errs on the side of simplicity.
Financial Strength: Fundamental to our prosperity is an ever-vigilant focus on rigorous financial discipline. These practices enable us to navigate through all business cycles.
Dedication: We demonstrate a deep-seated respect for our Associates and customers. We listen and respond as best we can - for without them, our business would not exist.

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