Hamilton Miller & Birthisel · 14 hours ago
Attorney - Premises Liability
Florida, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
3+ years expHamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP is a premier insurance defense trial law firm recognized for its work in various legal areas. The Attorney - Premises Liability role involves supporting the defense of premises liability and bodily injury matters, managing cases, conducting depositions, and participating in trial preparation.
Government
Responsibilities
Supports the Partner in the defense of premises liability and bodily injury matters
Manages assigned cases from intake through resolution, including discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation
Reviews and analyzes medical records and related documentation and evaluates how medical history impacts injury claims and damages
Conducts plaintiff depositions and prepares deposition outlines, exhibits, and summaries
Drafts and argues dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment, and appear at hearings
Drafts motions in limine and supports evidentiary strategy
Participates in mediations and settlement conferences as assigned
Conducts and attends on-site inspections and in-person depositions; travel is primarily centralized and typically 2-3 days at a time as needed
Ensures compliance with court rules, procedural deadlines, and case management requirements
Collaborates with legal assistants, paralegals, and the Partner to ensure matters progress efficiently
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
Minimum of 3 years of experience handling premises liability and/or bodily injury defense matters
Experience conducting plaintiff depositions required
Experience drafting summary judgment motions and motions in limine required
Mediation experience required
Familiarity with medical records and their impact on claims evaluation
Strong motion practice skills
Ability to travel for site inspections and depositions as needed
Benefits
Competitive annual compensation package with bonus potential.
Flexible working environment: career and work-life balance supported.
Comprehensive Benefits & Wellness Packages: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, AD&D, EAP, and supplementary voluntary health plans.
Biometric Wellness screenings.
Commuter Reimbursement Program (parking, train, bus, etc.).
401(k) retirement plan with generous firm match.
Opportunities for creative freedom and idea exchange in an innovative workspace.
Company
Hamilton Miller & Birthisel
Hamilton Miller & Birthisel is based in Florida with offices across the state and in Kingston, Jamaica and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Annalisa Gutierrez Bruno
Partner
Charlie Madison
Partner
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