Slide Insurance

Direct-to-consumer homeowners insurance with customizable coverages

Trial Counsel

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeTampa, FL, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-approved program is required.
Must be licensed by the Florida Bar and in good standing.
Must have at least 7 years of experience practicing in Florida.
Must have at least 5 years of experience specializing in first-party property defense.
Must have first-party property jury trial experience through verdict as first chair.
Must have exceptional courtroom and trial advocacy skills.
Must have extensive knowledge of case law governing Florida insurance claims.
Must thoroughly understand the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Evidence Code, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, and Chapters 624 and 627 of the Florida Insurance Code.
Must thoroughly understand the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, specifically the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Must be highly organized and able to manage operations effectively and efficiently.
Must be able to analyze legal issues and coach others through doing the same.
Must desire to live Slide’s Core Values.

Responsibilities

Lead trial strategy, courtroom execution, and high-exposure trial advocacy for cases formally designated as trial-set.
Serve as first-chair trial counsel on cases, with Staff Counsel supporting as second-chair or lead depending on exposure and complexity.
Partner with Staff Counsel to ensure trial preparation milestones are met, including witness strategy, exhibits, motions in limine, jury instructions, and trial themes.
Provide mentorship and skill development to Staff Counsel and litigation teams in trial advocacy, preparation standards, and courtroom readiness.
Establish and reinforce consistent trial readiness benchmarks and escalation protocols across the litigation portfolio.
Coordinate with Executive Staff counsel and trial paralegals to ensure trial logistics, filings, and materials are complete and timely.
Participate in post-trial debriefs and institutional learning to improve trial performance, consistency, and risk management across Slide.
Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Will Be Doing

Lead trial strategy, courtroom execution, and high-exposure trial advocacy for cases formally designated as trial-set.
Serve as first-chair trial counsel on cases, with Staff Counsel supporting as second-chair or lead depending on exposure and complexity.
Partner with Staff Counsel to ensure trial preparation milestones are met, including witness strategy, exhibits, motions in limine, jury instructions, and trial themes.
Provide mentorship and skill development to Staff Counsel and litigation teams in trial advocacy, preparation standards, and courtroom readiness.
Establish and reinforce consistent trial readiness benchmarks and escalation protocols across the litigation portfolio.
Coordinate with Executive Staff counsel and trial paralegals to ensure trial logistics, filings, and materials are complete and timely.
Participate in post-trial debriefs and institutional learning to improve trial performance, consistency, and risk management across Slide.
Perform other duties, as assigned.

What You Already Have

JD degree from an ABA-approved program required.
Licensed by the Florida Bar and a member in good standing.
Minimum 7 years of experience practicing in Florida.
Minimum 5 years of experience specializing in first-party property defense required.
First party property jury trial experience through to verdict as first chair required.
Exceptional courtroom and trial advocacy skills.
Extensive knowledge of case law governing Florida insurance claims.
A thorough understanding of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Evidence Code, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, and specifically Chapter 624 and Chapter 627 of the Florida Insurance Code.
A thorough understanding of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, specifically the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Highly organized with the ability to manage operations effectively and efficiently.
Ability to analyze legal issues and coach others through doing the same.
Desire to live Slide’s Core Values.

About the Company

Slide Insurance

Direct-to-consumer homeowners insurance with customizable coverages

Slide Insurance offers homeowners insurance focused on Florida and South Carolina, providing a range of customizable coverage options. It serves as a direct-to-consumer provider, allowing homeowners to select and purchase coverage online and file claims directly through the platform. The product works by combining a base homeowners policy with optional add-ons such as additional living expenses, jewelry coverage, hurricane screen enclosure, and water backup overflow, with premiums determined by the chosen coverages and limits. The company differentiates itself through its flexible, tailored coverage, straightforward online process, strong financial backing (Demotech Financial Stability Rating of A and a $1 billion reinsurance program), and emphasis on accessibility for homeowners. The goal is to deliver affordable, personalized protection that meets the needs and budgets of homeowners while maintaining the ability to pay claims even after large-scale disasters.

Company size: 201-500
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Tampa, FL
Founded: 2021

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