Managing Attorney - Staff Counsel, General & Auto Liability
Hybrid · Tampa, Florida, United States
Tampa, Florida, United StatesHybridFull TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeINSURANCELarge
Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Doctorate Or Professional Degree
Company size
Large
Industry
INSURANCE
Job Summary
Lead the Florida auto and general liability defense Staff Counsel operation. Responsibilities include managing and mentoring a litigation team, supervising litigation phases, and ensuring compliance with legal and corporate governance standards. The ideal candidate will have a civil litigation background, specifically in auto and general liability defense, with extensive trial experience. This role emphasizes operational excellence, client service, and strategic legal outcomes.
Required Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Active license and in good standing with the Florida Bar
- 10 years of civil litigation experience in auto and general liability defense including significant first-chair trial experience
- 3 years of leadership experience
- Experience handling bodily injury litigation
Desired Qualifications
- Experience setting up and leading a staff counsel office for an insurer in Florida
- Deep understanding of Florida civil procedure, insurance law, and defense strategy
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills; adept at negotiation and courtroom presentation
- Ability to think strategically with supporting analytical and critical thinking skills
- Demonstrated successful ability to build positive partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional business teams
- Strong leadership capability with experience in building and leading highly successful teams
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Tech-savvy (Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, AI, workflow creation, case-management systems, remote tools)
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