Managing Attorney-Staff Counsel
Jonus Group, tampa, fl, United States
Managing Attorney – Staff Counsel (General Liability & Auto)
We are partnering with a well-established and highly rated property & casualty insurance carrier seeking a Managing Attorney – Staff Counsel to lead and build out a new office in Florida. This is a strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced litigation attorney with a strong background in general liability and auto defense . The ideal candidate will have strong experience litigating commercial auto and general liability cases in Florida, and managing staff counsel operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee all phases of litigation, from intake through trial and resolution
- Handle a reduced caseload of complex, high-exposure matters and lead key depositions and settlement discussions
- Establish litigation strategies, workflows, and performance standards to ensure high-quality outcomes
- Partner closely with internal claims teams on case strategy, escalation, and resolution planning
- Implement reporting structures, KPIs, and quality control processes to enhance operational effectiveness
- Ensure compliance with legal, ethical, and corporate standards
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active license and in good standing with the Florida Bar.
- 10 years of civil litigation experience in auto and general liability defense including significant first-chair trial experience.
- 3 years of leadership experience.
- Experience setting up and leading a staff counsel office for an insurer in Florida is required.
- Experience handling bodily injury litigation.
- Strong knowledge of Florida law, civil procedure, and insurance defense strategy
- Demonstrated ability to build teams, drive litigation strategy, and deliver results aligned with business objectives
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and courtroom advocacy skills
Compensation
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Bonus potential and comprehensive benefits