Job description
The Tampa office of Kubicki Draper is currently seeking an Associate with a minimum of 3 years of insurance defense and civil litigation experience required, with emphasis on third-party bodily injury claims as well as handling extensive personal injury claims, including automobile claims, traumatic brain injuries, significant injuries to property or business and wrongful death claims. Trial experience is a plus.
Your Day-to-Day:
Draft, review, and respond to substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery in cases involving catastrophic injury and bodily injury claims.
Attend hearings, depositions, and mediations.
Participate in meetings with clients and negotiate settlements.
Assist with trial preparation and attend trials.
Demonstrate competence and proficiency in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Communicate effectively with team members and clients.
Adapt to and work efficiently in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Previous experience in insurance defense litigation, particularly in insurance defense, bodily injury, and catastrophic injury, is required.
Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing, required
Stellar academic credentials
Drive for Success: Possess an unyielding drive to climb the hierarchical ladder, aspiring to leadership roles and leaving a mark.
Client-Centric Approach: Our clients are our compass—your unwavering commitment to exceptional client service.
Organizational Mastery: An organized mind paired with the ability to communicate succinctly and effectively is crucial
Diversity in Leadership: We are proud to be 36% minority-owned, with over 70% of our attorneys from diverse backgrounds. Notably, over 60% of our firm’s shareholders are also from minority groups.
Opportunity for Growth: We’re on a growth sprint and want you to grow with us! Enjoy rapid career progression, hands-on experience, and ample learning opportunities.
Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy proper work-life balance with us.
Perks of Being with Us:
- _Inclusive Environment:_ Over 50% of our attorneys are female, with almost half our shareholders and leadership team also female
- Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule, competitive compensation, generous PTO, top-tier medical insurance, and a robust 401k (with match)
- Long-Term Growth: Over 15% of our staff proudly hold ten years or more tenure with us
About Us
Established in 1963, Kubicki Draper is a beacon of legal expertise, offering trial, appellate, coverage, commercial, and real estate transaction services. With a remarkable team of 200+ attorneys across 12 vibrant offices, we’ve been the go-to firm in Florida and beyond - reaching the heart of Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi.
Discover the KD difference: Grow, learn, and evolve with a firm that’s championed legal brilliance for over five decades.
Kindly note: Direct applicants only. No phone calls or recruiters, please.
