Attorney

 Experienced Litigation Counsel - Employment Practice Liability
 

Position Overview:
McGuinness & Cicero, the Chubb Staff Counsel office, is seeking a seasoned litigation attorney with a strong background in Employment Practice Liability for our Tampa, Florida office. This role involves defending employment claims and general liability/casualty cases in Florida's state and federal courts on behalf of Chubb’s insureds. The ideal candidate will manage cases from inception through trial, including motion practice, discovery, investigations, pleadings, mediation, and appeals. Regular reporting and case evaluations to clients and claim examiners are also key responsibilities.
 

Key Responsibilities:
•    Full-file responsibility for assigned cases, including trial preparation and execution.
•    Defend employment claims and general liability/casualty cases.
•    Prepare detailed reports and evaluations for clients and claim examiners.
•    Engage in motion practice, discovery, investigations, pleadings, mediation, and appeals.
 

Qualifications:
•    Admission to The Florida Bar and the U.S. District Courts of Florida.
•    Extensive experience in employment law claims, including litigation and administrative claims.
•    Proven track record in handling casualty/general liability claims.
•    Significant jury trial experience, particularly with high-exposure cases.
•    In-depth knowledge of procedural and substantive law in employment discrimination, premises liability, construction accidents and defects, motor vehicle liability, products liability, and defamation.
•    Strong advocacy and negotiation skills, both verbal and written.
•    Analytical skills to tackle complex legal issues.
•    Proactive communication with clients, Claims staff, and other team members.
•    Strong research and writing capabilities.
•    Proficiency in electronic case management systems and electronic court filings.
•    Excellent time management and organizational skills to thrive in a high-volume environment.
 

Location: Tampa, Florida
 

Travel: Required to handle cases across various jurisdictions within Florida.
 

Application Process:
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.

Job Title:  Litigation Counsel

Position Description:

The Chubb Staff Counsel office of McGuinness & Cicero is currently seeking candidates for a litigation attorney in our Tampa, Florida office.  As a member of Florida Staff Counsel, this attorney will be responsible for defending both employment claims (charges and lawsuits) and general liability / casualty cases brought in the state and federal courts of Florida against Chubb’s insureds.  Specific duties will include having full-file responsibility over assigned cases (including trial, motion practice, discovery, investigations, pleading, mediation, appeals, etc.).  Another key aspect of this position requires preparing regular reports and evaluations on assigned cases to clients and claim examiners.

 Job Requirements:

Admission to The Florida Bar and the U.S. District Courts of Florida.  Candidates must have the following skill sets in order to provide high quality legal representation and service to our clients:

• Prior employment law claim experience (litigation and administrative claims); 
• Prior casualty / general liability claim experience;
• Prior jury trial experience on high-exposure cases;
• Strong knowledge and grasp of current procedural and substantive law for both state and federal practice in matters involving employment discrimination, premises liability, construction accidents and defects, motor vehicle liability, products liability, and defamation;
• Effective verbal and written advocacy and negotiation skills;
• Ability to apply analytical skills to address complex legal issues;
• Ability and willingness to proactively communicate with and report to clients, Claims staff and other members of Staff Counsel;
• Strong research and writing skills;
• Computer skills to be able to effectively utilize the firm’s electronic case management system, perform electronic research, draft pleadings, and file / serve court documents electronically; 
• Excellent time management and organizational skill with the ability to work in a high volume environment.

All interested applicants must apply online.   The attorneys and staff of McGuinness & Cicero are employees of ACE American Insurance Company, a Chubb Company.  Chubb does not accept resumes from unsolicited third-party agencies or recruiters.  No fees will be paid to third parties who submit unsolicited candidates in this manner.

Work Location: This position is located in Tampa, Florida. 

Travel: Yes.  Attorneys are expected to handle matters venued in all jurisdictions within Florida.