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General Liability Attorney - Civil Litigation at Coastal Wave Recruiting | LAYIQ

Manage a caseload of general liability and insurance defense matters from inception through resolution.
Handle matters involving: Medical negligence
Premises liability
Personal injury defense
Wrongful death
General civil liability claims
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal memoranda, and case evaluation reports.
Conduct and defend depositions.
Attend hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and other court proceedings.
Assist with and participate in trial preparation and trials.
Develop case strategy in collaboration with partners and clients.
Conduct legal research and analyze complex factual and legal issues.
Communicate directly with clients, insurance carriers, opposing counsel, experts, and other parties.
Maintain organized case files and ensure deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
Meet established billable-hour expectations while maintaining high-quality legal work.
Required Qualifications
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
3–5 years of civil litigation experience.
Strong preference for attorneys with recent insurance defense experience.
Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and substantive legal correspondence.
Experience taking or defending depositions.
Strong legal research and writing capabilities.
Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to independently manage multiple cases and competing deadlines.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work collaboratively with partners, associates, paralegals, and support staff.
Preferred Experience
General liability defense.
Insurance defense litigation.
Premises liability.
Personal injury defense.
Medical negligence.
Wrongful death.
Trial preparation and courtroom experience.
Trial experience is preferred but not required.
Billable Hours & Bonus Opportunity
The firm's billable-hour expectation is approximately: 500 billable hours per quarter
Approximately 167.5 billable hours per month
Attorneys who meet established performance requirements are eligible for quarterly bonuses.
In addition, hours billed above the required threshold are compensated, providing attorneys with the opportunity to increase their overall earnings based on performance and productivity.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) with employer match
Life insurance
Paid YMCA membership
On-site parking
Flexible hybrid work environment
Professional mentorship and development
Long-term advancement opportunities
Team & Firm Structure
The firm consists of approximately 20 attorneys and 50 total employees, allowing attorneys to benefit from the resources of an established practice while maintaining the accessibility and culture of a smaller firm.
The General Liability group operates with a structured mentorship model. Associates work closely with partners, with each partner generally overseeing two to three associate attorneys along with dedicated support staff.
Importantly, the firm's shareholders are practicing attorneys who are regularly in the office and actively engaged with the legal team. This creates meaningful access to senior attorneys and hands-on mentorship that can be difficult to find in larger firms.
Why Join?
This opening is the result of continued firm growth, rather than a replacement hire.
The firm offers attorneys the opportunity to build their litigation careers in an environment that places a strong emphasis on mentorship, professional development, and internal advancement. The firm's culture has also supported significant attorney longevity—one of its current shareholders has spent their entire legal career with the firm.
Additional advantages include: Direct access to practicing shareholders and partners
Hands-on litigation experience
Structured mentorship
Clear opportunities for professional growth
Flexible hybrid scheduling
Small-to-midsize firm environment
Additional earning potential for exceeding billable requirements
Convenient Jacksonville office with on-site parking and YMCA membership
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is a Florida-barred attorney with 3–5 years of civil litigation experience, preferably representing defendants in insurance-related matters.
This opportunity is particularly well suited for an attorney who wants to develop stronger litigation and trial skills while working directly with experienced partners and practicing shareholders in a firm where mentorship and advancement are genuinely part of the culture.

General Liability Attorney - Civil Litigation

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