OVERVIEW OF ATHENA : *

ATHENA Consulting is an award-winning staffing firm serving state and local governments. Our mission is to make lives better! We make our Clients’ Lives Easier by engaging and supporting our clients and partnering with them to be the most knowledgeable staffing partner.

We make our Employees’ Lives Better by identifying and cultivating their talents and matching these talents with our customers’ needs.

ATHENA places a high value on customer service, accountability and getting the job done.

POSITION OVERVIEW : *

Our client, a leading law firm with a commitment to excellence and innovation, is seeking an associate attorney with two to five years of insurance litigation experience to join any of our Florida offices.

Key Responsibilities :

Handle and manage insurance litigation cases, focusing on insurance coverage and bad faith issues.

Conduct legal research and draft motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Provide strategic legal advice and representation to clients.

Collaborate with team members to develop and implement case strategies.

Participate in discovery processes, including depositions, interrogatories, and document reviews.

Represent clients in court hearings, mediations, and trials.

Qualifications :

Experience : 2-5 years of insurance litigation experience.

Knowledge : Demonstrated understanding of insurance coverage issues; experience with bad faith insurance issues is preferred.

Education : Excellent academic credentials.

Skills : Strong writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.

Additional Experience : Federal clerkship or state appellate clerkship experience is a plus.

Ideal Candidate Attributes :

Ability to handle complex legal matters and provide insightful legal analysis.

Strong communication skills for effective client and team interactions.

Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

High level of professionalism and commitment to client service.

Application Process :

Interested candidates should submit the following documents :

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Writing sample

Standard hours of work : Monday through Friday, 7 : 00AM 5 : 30 PM. Some late nights and weekends may be required.

Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds at times.

Travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

The statements in this Job Posting are intended to describe the general nature and minimum level of work required.? The content should not be construed as a complete list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required to meet the criteria for this position.

Upon request, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Application for employment is not intended to and does not create a contract or offer of employment and if hired, employment with the company is on an at-will basis and could be terminated at the will of either party.

ATHENA Consulting LLC does not discriminate in hiring based on federally protected classifications to include but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, marital status or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities.

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Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $150,000.00 - $195,000.00 per year

Schedule :

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate :

Florida : Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location : In person

Last updated : 2024-07-01