Hamilton Miller & Birthisel · 3 hours ago
Senior Attorney — Premises Liability
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
7+ years expHamilton Miller & Birthisel LLP is a premier insurance defense trial law firm known for its work in various areas of law including premises liability. The Senior Attorney role involves independently managing defense litigated cases focused on premises liability and general liability matters, with responsibilities including trial preparation, client communications, and business development within Florida state courts.
Government
Responsibilities
Independently manages cases involving general liability, third-party insurance defense, and premises liability
Serves as first chair in jury trials and evidentiary hearings
Conducts and defends fact and expert depositions, including retained and opposing experts
Drafts and argues dispositive motions, including motions for summary judgment, and appears at related hearings
Performs site inspections and attends in-person depositions as required
Prepares litigation strategy, evaluates exposure, and advises clients on case direction with a trial-ready approach
Manages a high volume of files while ensuring compliance with court rules, deadlines, and procedural requirements
Maintains and grows client relationships, including managing an established and expanding book of business
Reviews premises liability issues, including but not limited to notice requirements in slip-and-fall matters when applicable
Utilizes internal and external resources as needed to address complex legal and factual issues
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school
Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar
Minimum of 7 years of Bar admission with at least 5 years of experience in general liability, third-party insurance defense, and premises liability
Demonstrated first-chair trial experience required
Significant experience taking and defending expert depositions required
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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