Senior Staff Counsel (Insurance Litigation)

Location: Miami, United States; hybrid. Orlando or Tampa is preferred, though the exact location may be based on the ideal candidate.

Salary: $160,000–$200,000 per year, plus bonus based on personal and company performance.

Company

hirify.global USA is a specialist insurer and part of the hirify.global Group, serving commercial and specialty insurance customers through broker and direct distribution channels.

What you will do

• Establish, operate, and manage the Florida staff counsel office, including hiring lawyers and non-lawyers and developing processes and procedures.
• Represent hirify.global policyholders in Florida state and federal courts in liability, personal injury, and other civil litigation matters.
• Handle assigned cases from investigation through pleadings, discovery, depositions, trial, arbitration, mediation, and appeals.
• Research law and prepare briefs, opinions, memoranda, pleadings, motions, and liability, damages, and valuation assessments for the Claims Department.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate attorneys; monitor bar and MCLE requirements; and manage personnel actions where appropriate.
• Implement e-discovery, case management, workflow automation, and reporting improvements while coordinating Legal and Claims objectives.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Active membership in good standing with the State Bar of Florida. Admission in additional jurisdictions is advantageous.
• At least 10 years of litigation experience in Florida insurance defense and personal injury litigation.
• Ability to independently manage a significant caseload in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of Florida law and civil procedure, particularly personal injury and general liability matters.
• Outstanding legal research, writing, negotiation, analytical, and communication skills.
• Expertise in legal case management software, e-discovery tools, and litigation-focused technologies.
• Ownership mentality, independent drive, business acumen, and commitment to providing high-quality service to internal and external clients.

Nice to have

• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Admission to additional state bars.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, permanent, exempt employment in a dynamic, creative, and values-driven culture.
• Competitive salary, performance-based bonus, 401(k) with company matching, and comprehensive health, vision, dental, and FSA plans.
• Company-paid life and disability coverage, paid parental leave, and a four-week paid sabbatical after every five years of service.
• Financial adoption assistance, medical travel reimbursement, and up to $600 annually toward health club or fitness program fees.
• Modern open offices with complimentary drinks.