Senior Insurance Defense Attorney
Location: South Florida (Office in Palmetto Bay, FL)
Salary: $150,000 to $200,000 annually (commensurate with experience)
Employment Type: Full-time, Direct-Hire, Remote (can be hybrid)
Company Overview:
We are proud to partner with Stone Glass & Connolly, LLP , a boutique insurance defense firm located in Palmetto Bay, FL. Renowned for its dedication to delivering premier legal services, the firm prioritizes impactful litigation over billable hour requirements. With a focused and collaborative team, Stone Glass & Connolly has built a reputation for excellence in defending insurance carriers.
Job Overview:
is seeking an experienced and driven Insurance Defense Attorney to join their esteemed team. This position is ideal for a seasoned attorney passionate about litigation, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality legal outcomes. The firm specializes in premise liability and personal injury defense for insurance carriers, emphasizing research, strategy, and quality representation.
Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough forensic analyses to prepare cases for trial.
• Draft summary judgments and legal documents requiring minimal revision.
• Manage a strategic caseload, ensuring consistent quality representation.
• Deliver premier service to a select portfolio of insurance clients.
• Collaborate closely with a team of attorneys and paralegals to support litigation efforts.
• Perform in-depth legal research and writing to strengthen trial strategies.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in insurance defense litigation.
• Exceptional research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Expertise in handling premise liability and personal injury defense cases.
• Ability to manage complex caseloads with precision and efficiency.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to achieving favorable outcomes.

Preferred Skills:

• Strong writing skills that deliver compelling legal filings such as answers to complaints, motions for summary judgment, expert witness disclosures, counterclaims, motions in limine, motions to dismiss, and medical record analysis.
• Responsive cadence with clientele providing 45-day, 60-day, and 120-day reporting protocols and timely communication with clients.
• A proven track record of achieving the best possible outcomes for clients in defense of insurance claims, such as "take-nothing" judgements and reversals of awarded damages.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to $200,000 annually, based on experience.
• 401(k) with a 3% profit-sharing contribution (regardless of self-contribution).
• 100% employer-paid health insurance after one year.
• Flexibility for hybrid work arrangements, subject to dependability and performance.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. If you are a dedicated and experienced attorney looking to make an impact with a premier boutique firm, we encourage you to apply today!