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Citizens Property Insurance Corporation · 5 hours ago

Claims Litigation Counsel - In House Litigation (Onsite - Jacksonville/Tallahassee)

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Handles a caseload representing Citizens in first-party property litigation or other alternative dispute resolution processes under the supervision of the Managing Attorney or Senior Claims Litigation Counsel and otherwise assists them in the handling of such matters.

Review and analysis of evidence.

Review, analyze and draft pleadings and motions.

Manage all deadlines and advise Claims Litigation of such deadlines.

Prepare all required and appropriate reports and evaluations for Claims Litigation.

Communicate with in house Insurance Operations Counsel and Claims Litigation in coordinating strategies.

Review, analyze and respond to discovery requests and prepare discovery requests.

Prepare witnesses for depositions and attend and conduct witness depositions.

Legal research and preparation of legal memoranda.

Attend mediations.

Attend and argue motions and make other court appearances as required.

Prepare for trial or final hearing in dispute resolution forums other.

Act second chair attorney representing Citizens in trials or final hearings and may act as first chair attorney in low complexity and low exposure cases.

Engage in settlement negotiations at the direction of Claims Litigation.

Attend and argue post-trial motions including motions seeking attorney’s fees and costs.

Non-Litigation Legal Support Work.

Conduct legal research.

Provide legal analysis and coverage opinions.

Conduct examinations under oath, recorded statements and witness interviews.

Assist Managing Attorney and Senior Claims Litigation Counsel as directed.

Qualification

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Required

Basic knowledge of Florida laws governing and regulating civil legal proceedings.

Knowledge of Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Rules of Evidence.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Knowledge of laws governing and regulating insurers.

Skills in legal analysis, critical thinking, legal counseling, and problem solving; good legal and business judgment.

Ability to initiate, organize, prioritize, and coordinate basic and simple cases.

Strong sense of urgency, personal responsibility, and accountability; self-motivated, efficient, and effective.

Ability to work autonomously and as part of team (legal and project), to lead, follow, and collaborate.

Strong communication (written and verbal), interpersonal, and presentation skills.

Ability to think forward and creatively, with the confidence to present and advocate for the implementation of ideas.

Ability to effectively interact with internal and external business partners, attorneys, claimants, and policyholders.

High School Diploma | GED.

Bachelor’s Degree OR 3 years relevant experience, OR a combination of college education and relevant experience equivalent to 3 years.

JD. degree and admission to Florida Bar.

5 or more years of relevant experience in a law firm or corporate setting handling litigation work.

Preferred

Knowledge of property and liability claims practices and property policy forms.

Previous homeowners and commercial property insurance experience, and property claims practices.

3 or more years of litigation experience.

Experience handling trials.

Excellent academic credentials.

Benefits

Retirement savings plan with a generous company match

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Company Paid employee basic life insurance and short-term disability.

Generous paid time off: vacation, sick and holiday leave

Employee Assistance and Wellness Programs

Tuition reimbursement

Professional and leadership development opportunities

Company Paid Parking

Employee recognition programs

Relocation assistance (where applicable)

Community and volunteering opportunities

Casual dress

Company

Citizens Property Insurance Corporation

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Citizens Property Insurance Corporation is a non-profit venture that provides property insurance protection to businesses and residences.

Founded in 2002

Jacksonville, Florida, USA

1,001-5,000 employees

https://www.citizensfla.com/

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