Coverage and Legal Writing Attorney – Insurance Defense

Job Description:

Insurance defense law firm is seeking a Coverage and Legal Writing Attorney with exceptional analytical and writing skills. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys deep legal analysis complex case evaluations and crafting high-level legal documents. The ideal candidate will support our litigation team by providing strategic legal insight and producing high-quality work product across a broad range of matters including premises liability personal injury workers compensation auto claims and maritime law.

This position will play a key role in preparing coverage opinions dispositive motions settlement agreements trial and appellate briefs and detailed case evaluations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft and analyze insurance coverage opinions reservation of rights letters and denial letters.
• Prepare dispositive motions (motions to dismiss motions for summary judgment) and supporting memoranda.
• Assist with strategic case evaluations including liability and damages assessments.
• Draft review and revise settlement agreements releases and related documentation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare complex legal memoranda and trial or appellate briefs.
• Collaborate with trial attorneys to develop litigation strategies.
• Monitor legal developments and prepare updates or alerts for internal and client use.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed and in good standing with The Florida Bar.
• 2 years of legal experience preferred; coverage and/or litigation writing experience a plus.
• Strong legal writing analytical thinking and research skills are required.
• Ability to manage deadlines and work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with CGL auto maritime and workers compensation insurance policies.
• Experience drafting summary judgment motions coverage letters and legal memoranda.
• Background in appellate work law review or judicial clerkship a plus.

We Offer:

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Health dental and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment with room for professional growth.

Required Experience:

IC