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Insurance Defense Associate Attorney

Kubicki Draper

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Licensed Member Of The Florida BarFlorida Bar In Good Standing

Job overview

Kubicki Draper is hiring an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney. Kubicki Draper is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Miami office. The role requires 5+ years of civil litigation experience, with a strong preference for insurance defense and premises liability backgrounds. The ideal candidate will possess an unyielding drive for success, a client-centric approach, and organizational mastery, along with the ability to communicate succinctly and effectively.

Key focus areas include Draft/review and respond to substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery, Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients, and Negotiate settlements.

Successful candidates bring 5+ Years Civil Litigation Experience, Licensed Member Of The Florida Bar, and Florida Bar In Good Standing. Important skills include Client-Centric Approach, Organizational Mastery, Communicate Succinctly, Communicate Effectively, Draft Pleadings, and Review Pleadings. Preferred (not required): Premises Liability, Hospitality Background, and Retail Background.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Client-Centric ApproachOrganizational MasteryCommunicate SuccinctlyCommunicate EffectivelyDraft PleadingsReview PleadingsRespond to PleadingsDraft MotionsReview MotionsRespond to MotionsDraft DiscoveryReview DiscoveryRespond to DiscoveryAttend HearingsChair HearingsAttend DepositionsChair DepositionsAttend MediationsChair MediationsNegotiate SettlementsMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficePowerPointExcelHighly Effective CommunicationWork in Fast-Paced EnvironmentWork in Evolving EnvironmentInsurance DefensePremises LiabilityHospitality BackgroundRetail Background

Qualifications

5+ Years Civil Litigation ExperienceLicensed Member of the Florida BarFlorida Bar in Good StandingUnyielding Drive to Climb Hierarchical LadderAspiring to Leadership RolesPrevious Experience in Litigation

Benefits

Medical Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off

Full job description

The Miami office of Kubicki Draper is seeking an Associate Attorney with 5+ years of civil litigation experience. Experience in insurance defense and premises liability is highly desired. Hospitality and retail background a plus.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in litigation, particularly in the areas of Insurance Defense strongly preferred.

  • Licensed member of the Florida Bar and in good standing

  • 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

Your Day-to-Day:

  • Draft/review and respond to substantive pleadings, motions, and discovery

  • Attend/chair hearings, depositions, mediations, and meetings with clients, as well as negotiate settlements

  • Must be competent & proficient in the use of Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint & Excel

  • Communicate in a highly effective manner with team members and clients

  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, top-tier medical insurance, 401(k) with matching, and much more.

Why Join Us?

  • Opportunity to Grow: We’re expanding fast and offer hands-on experience, mentorship, and real career advancement.

  • Work-Life Balance: We value you - not just as an employee but as an individual. Enjoy hybrid flexibility, PTO, and wellness-forward programs.

  • Long-Term Value: Over 20% of our team has been with us for 10+ years. We invest in your future – at every stage.

  • Inclusive Culture: We’re not just a law firm—we’re a team. One that values collaboration, supports innovation, and champions diverse perspectives. In fact, over 70% of our attorneys come from diverse backgrounds, reflecting the communities we serve.

At Kubicki Draper, we combine over 60 years of legal excellence with a modern, inclusive, and growth-oriented culture. With more than 250 attorneys across 12 offices, we are a trusted leader in trial, appellate, insurance defense, commercial, and real estate litigation.

No matter where you are in your legal journey—from your first case to your hundredth—you’ll find the support, challenge, and opportunity to succeed.

Kindly note: Direct applicants only. No phone calls or recruiters, please.

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