Litigation Associate Attorney – Florida

Clausen Miller P.C. is hiring a Litigation Associate to join our first-party property, third-party liability, and general casualty defense practice. Coverage experience is a plus. The role offers meaningful courtroom and client exposure within a collaborative national team handling sophisticated insurance matters.

Founded more than 90 years ago, Clausen Miller is a national and international law firm with a long-standing reputation in insurance defense and complex litigation. We represent leading carriers across the U.S. and abroad, and our associates work directly with experienced partners on substantive matters from day one.

Position details
This is a fully remote position, although Tampa-area candidates have the option to work in our Tampa office.

Qualifications

• Active license and good standing with the Florida Bar
• 1–3 years of litigation experience preferred; first-year attorneys with prior civil litigation exposure or comparable experience will also be considered
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills
• Careful attention to detail and sound legal judgment
• Ability to manage matters independently while contributing to a team

Responsibilities
Working under partner supervision, the associate will handle matters from initial investigation through trial. Day-to-day work includes:

• Communicating regularly with clients and developing those relationships over time
• Advising clients on case status, hearings, and other proceedings
• Drafting and responding to written discovery
• Preparing legal memoranda, briefs, and status reports
• Taking and defending depositions
• Drafting motions and engaging in motion practice
• Appearing in court for hearings and other proceedings

Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply with a resume and brief cover letter.

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