Attorney

Attorney-Employment Practice Liability  Litigation Counsel,  Tampa, Florida

Position Description:
The Chubb Staff Counsel office of McGuinness & Cicero is seeking an experienced litigation attorney for our Tampa, Florida office. As a member of Florida Staff Counsel, you will be responsible for defending employment claims (charges and lawsuits) brought in state and federal courts against Chubb’s insureds. You will have full-file responsibility over assigned cases, including trial, motion practice, discovery, investigations, pleadings, mediation, and appeals. Regular reporting and case evaluations to clients and claim examiners are also key aspects of this role.

Legal Knowledge & Skills

• Demonstrated ability to manage a full caseload from inception through trial.
• Strong knowledge of current procedural and substantive law for both state and federal practice, including:
  • Employment discrimination
  • Premises liability
  • Construction accidents and defects
  • Motor vehicle liability
  • Products liability
  • Defamation
• Effective verbal and written advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Strong research and writing skills.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to address complex legal issues.

Professional Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High level of responsiveness to clients and claims examiners.
• Ability and willingness to proactively communicate and report to clients, claims staff, and other members of Staff Counsel.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to work in a high-volume environment.

Technical Skills

• Proficiency with electronic case management systems.
• Ability to perform electronic legal research, draft pleadings, and file/serve court documents electronically.

Work Environment & Travel

• In-office work environment.
• Travel within Florida is required to handle cases in various jurisdictions.

Education & Experience 

Licensure & Admissions

• Active license to practice law in Florida.
• Admission to The Florida Bar.
• Admission to the U.S. District Courts of Florida (Southern, Middle, and Northern Districts).

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of litigation experience, with a focus on Employment Practice Liability (EPL) matters preferred.
• At least 5 years of experience handling employment law claims (litigation and administrative claims) preferred.
• Prior experience with casualty/general liability claims is a plus.
• Prior jury trial experience on high-exposure cases.

All interested candidates must apply online. McGuinness & Cicero attorneys and staff are employees of ACE American Insurance Company, a Chubb Company. Chubb does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies or recruiters, and no fees will be paid for unsolicited candidates.
Join our team and leverage your expertise in Employment Practice Liability to provide high-quality legal representation and service to our clients.