Associate Attorney - Insurance Coverage (3rd Party) - FLL

Segal McCambridge, a national litigation firm, is seeking an associate attorney for its insurance coverage group in the Fort Lauderdale, FL office. The position will have a focus on third-party insurance coverage and bad faith matters on behalf of our Insurance clients. This position is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who are looking to join a thriving insurance coverage group in order to continue to hone their skills by handling case files with autonomy, but also having the benefit of working in a collaborative, collegial environment. The attorney in this position will also receive training and mentorship from partners with deep experience in this practice area.

We seek candidates with:

• Current, active license to practice law in Florida;
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience handling third-party coverage and bad faith matters, including drafting coverage opinions, reservation of rights letters, and representing insurers in coverage litigation, as well as all litigation functions related to bad faith matters;
• Ability to analyze sophisticated and complex factual and legal issues;
• Excellent legal-research, writing, and advocacy skills;
• Ability to multitask and manage multiple deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to produce top quality work;
• A willingness to be proactive and take ownership of projects and assignments, but also be able to work within a team structure when needed;
• Experience in federal court preferred. 

This position will allow the attorney to immediately contribute and engage in meaningful work to further address our client’s legal needs. The position is for the Fort Lauderdale office, but can be based in our Tampa office, hybrid or completely remote. Compensation is competitive with opportunity for bonus and credit for business origination.

If you are looking for an opportunity with a growing, collaborative firm, please apply and include your cover letter and resume.

Benefits:

• 401(k) with match
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

About the firm:

Segal McCambridge has built a reputation as a national law firm of accomplished trial attorneys for almost four decades. Founded in 1986, the firm has grown from a four-lawyer shop in Chicago to a national firm with additional offices in Austin, Boston, Detroit, Ft. Lauderdale, Houston, Indianapolis, Los Angeles, Memphis, New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Providence, Roseland, San Francisco, St. Louis, Tampa and Wheeling. The firm routinely counsels and defends clients, including Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters including, but not limited to: asbestos, class action, construction, employment, environmental, food and beverage, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, product liability, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, and warranty.