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Colodny Fass · 1 week ago

Associate Attorney - First Party Property Insurance Defense Litigation

Sunrise, FL

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry Level

3+ years exp

Colodny Fass is an established Florida insurance defense firm seeking an Associate Attorney to join their First Party Property Insurance Defense team in the Sunrise office. The role involves handling litigation matters for clients, including legal research, counseling, court appearances, and negotiating disputes.

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Hiring Manager

Jill Jenkins Liberto

Responsibilities

Advising insurance company clients concerning business transactions, claims liability, advisability of prosecuting or defending lawsuits, or legal rights and obligations

Interpreting laws, rulings and regulations in client matters

Preparing legal documents on behalf of clients

Researching cases by interviewing witnesses, reading depositions, reviewing evidence and speaking with the client to determine the best strategy for defense

Evaluating findings and developing strategies and arguments in preparation for presentation of cases

Analyzing the probable outcomes of cases, using knowledge of legal precedents

Attending all pretrial hearings on behalf of clients and advising clients following each hearing about the best strategies

Presenting and summarizing cases to judges and juries; planning and presenting arguments and counter-arguments in a court of law

Negotiating settlements

Developing company policy and position on legal issues; researching, anticipating and guarding company against legal risks

Guiding managers and ensuring compliance with rules and regulations

Structuring, drafting and reviewing reports and other legal documents

Performing administrative and managerial functions related to the practice of law

Qualification

Litigation experienceFirst Party Property Insurance DefenseLegal researchLegal writingAnalytical skillsClient counselingDetail orientationNegotiation skills

Required

Applicants MUST have at least three (3) years of litigation experience that includes at least one (1) year of experience handling First Party Property Insurance Defense litigation matters

High level of detail-orientation

Strong analytical skills

Strong research skills

Strong writing skills