Lawyer

Are you passionate about helping people? Would you like to make clients feel powerful after losses to their home or business? Herman & Wells is a litigation-focused law firm specializing in representing policyholders in first-party insurance cases. We take away clients' fear and stress - by showing empathy, by explaining and acting upon each part of their case, and by touching base with each client every 30 days. Our firm proactively works up all our cases, takes cases to trial, and we argue appeals. We don't like wearing suits (unless we have to); we do like to be called by our first names. Who wants to get to work?We're looking for a lawyer to join our team.Job ResponsibilitiesOwning your cases with help and guidanceThinking ahead and preparing in advanceCommunicating often and effectively with clientsConduct research and write pleadings, briefs, and motionsArgue hearings and conduct depositionsHandling all phases of discoveryNegotiating settlements, informally or in mediationSupporting and collaborating with fellow attorneysWorking closely with and providing leadership to paralegals and other administrative staff who support youQualificationsFlorida Bar member with 3+ years of experience, including active litigation workBackground in litigation, including motions, depositions, and mediations3+ years handling Property Insurance cases, on either plaintiff or defense sideStrong communication and interpersonal skills; you'll speak with clients and opposing counsel oftenAble to manage a full caseload independently and stay organizedFamiliar with Microsoft Office and legal research tools like WestlawYou're professional, respectful, and comfortable with collegial relationships-even across the aisleTrial experience is a plus, but not requiredYou're competitive, driven to win, and committed to constant improvementYou want to help build and grow a great law firmWhat we offer:401(k) with matching.Health Insurance.Flexible vacation policy.Openness to hybrid work.Frequent, straightforward bonuses tied directly to performance.BONUSES: Regarding the minimum and maximum pay listed on this posting; job boards require we put minimum and maximums. We have attorneys earning MORE than the listed "max" from bringing cases in and obtaining great results.Compensation:$110,000 - $175,000 yearlyResponsibilities:Owning your cases with help and guidanceThinking ahead and preparing in advanceCommunicating often and effectively with clientsConduct research and write pleadings, briefs, and motionsArgue hearings and conduct depositionsHandling all phases of discoveryNegotiating settlements, informally or in mediationSupporting and collaborating with fellow attorneysWorking closely with and providing leadership to paralegals and other administrative staff who support youQualifications:Florida Bar member with 3+ years of experience, including active litigation workBackground in litigation, including motions, depositions, and mediations3+ years handling Property Insurance cases, on either plaintiff or defense sideStrong communication and interpersonal skills; you'll speak with clients and opposing counsel oftenAble to manage a full caseload independently and stay organizedFamiliar with Microsoft Office and legal research tools like WestlawYou're professional, respectful, and comfortable with collegial relationships-even across the aisleTrial experience is a plus, but not requiredYou're competitive, driven to win, and committed to constant improvementYou want to help build and grow a great law firmAbout CompanyHerman & Wells P A is a litigation-focused law firm specializing in representing plaintiffs in personal injury and first-party insurance cases. We stress client empowerment, the careful preparation of cases, and being able and willing to take every case to trial.We treat each other with the same empathy we show clients. We only wear suits when we have to. And we help each other every day to thrive and grow.
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