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We are looking to hire a PIP Attorney I to defend PIP lawsuits filed in Fort Lauderdale, FL courts and other first party insurance defense. The position is with GEICO PIP Staff Counsel located in Orlando, FL.
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Job duties and responsibilities:
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Researching laws and preparing legal briefs, opinions, and memoranda
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Rendering opinions on liability, damages, and value as requested by the Claims Department
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Preparing and handling pleadings, motions, and discovery, to include depositions/examinations before trial and examinations under oath, and defending by trial or dispositive hearing, all matters assigned, as applicable
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Qualifications:
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Juris Doctor degree REQUIRED
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Admission to the Florida Bar REQUIRED
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Must be licensed in good standing to practice law in Florida and meet and maintain licensing requirements including mandatory Continuing Legal Education (CLE) requirements where applicable
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Civil litigation experience PREFERRED
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Insurance defense-related litigation experience PREFERRED
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Must be able to travel as required, including but not limited, to attend trials, hearings, depositions, management meetings and conferences
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Must be able to communicate in a professional manner in person, via telephone and written correspondence/email
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Must be able to document files in a clear, concise, professional written manner, to be understood by customers, clients, co-workers and other employees of the organization
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Must be able to follow complex instructions, resolve conflicts or facilitate conflict resolution, and have strong organization/priority setting and multi-tasking skills
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Must be able to learn and apply large amounts of technical and procedural information
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Location – Hybrid Eligible: This position is mainly remote with in-person appearances as required by court/office. The anticipated coverage area may include cases from Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and West Palm Beach, FL.
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