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Lake Mary, Florida, Orlando, FloridaDetails
Kemper is one of the nation’s leading specialized insurers. Our success is a direct reflection of the talented and diverse people who make a positive difference in the lives of our customers every day. We believe a high-performing culture, valuable opportunities for personal development and professional challenge, and a healthy work-life balance can be highly motivating and productive. Kemper’s products and services are making a real difference to our customers, who have unique and evolving needs. By joining our team, you are helping to provide an experience to our stakeholders that delivers on our promises.
Position Summary:
If you’re interested in or have experience in insurance defense, this opportunity may be for you. We are seeking an Associate Legal Counsel to work in our Lake Mary/Orlando office location. Our ideal candidate possesses strong self-starter credentials with excellent writing, verbal communication, and organizational skills.
Position Responsibilities:
- Handles legal work on assigned cases.
- Aggressively pursues files referred to Staff Counsel by the Claims Department.
- Creates and maintains a documented strategy for case handling in each assigned case to include a synopsis of the intangible factors, i.e. the judge, plaintiff attorney, aggravating factors, etc.
- Develops, organizes and maintains document files consisting of pleadings, briefs and memorandums.
- Prepares and submits timely status reports to claims handlers on all significant activities as they occur, but at no greater than 60-day intervals.
- Ensures that all files are properly documented and organized.
- Provides prompt and timely responses to all telephone calls and correspondence.
- Utilizes and/or ensures use of case management software for maintaining notes, diary, calendar, billing, etc., on cases assigned to Staff Counsel and in accordance with established Company operating guidelines, procedures and legal and ethical requirements / guidelines.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.
Position Qualifications:
- 1 year of experience as a trial attorney.
- Handling of insurance defense work is preferred.
- Member of the State Bar, while maintaining all necessary licensing and continuing education requirements.
- Required to travel as need.
- This is a mostly remote role, with occiasional in office reporting. The selected candidate must reside in the Orlando/Lake Mary FL area.
Kemper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are committed to supporting diversity and equality across our organization and we work diligently to maintain a workplace free from discrimination.
Kemper does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Kemper and Kemper will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.
Kemper will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. Additionally, Kemper does not use external messaging applications like WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive such a message, delete it.
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Who's Hiring
- United States Department of Justice23

- Allstate Insurance11

- Morgan & Morgan7

- State of Florida6

- State of Idaho5

Top Industries Hiring
- Insurance14
- Law & Legal Services3
- Staffing & Recruiting2
- Banking & Financial Services2
- Education1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in trial attorney jobs.
- Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school and active state bar admission
- Prior first-chair trial experience in civil, criminal, or administrative proceedings
- Demonstrated ability to draft motions, briefs, and legal memoranda under deadline
- Experience with electronic discovery platforms and case management software
- Strong oral advocacy skills including opening statements and closing arguments
- Familiarity with applicable rules of civil or criminal procedure and evidence
Tips for Your Trial Attorney Job Search
Tailor your resume to the courtroom
List trials by type, not just practice area. Hiring partners want to see whether you've handled jury trials, bench trials, or arbitrations, how many you've taken to verdict, and the subject matter. Generic litigation experience won't stand out the way a specific record does.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists trial attorney openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match your experience level and practice area and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight bar admissions prominently
Place your bar admissions at the top of your resume, not buried in an education section. If you're admitted in multiple states, list all of them. Employers in federal practice also want to see district court admissions called out separately.
Target openings by case volume and docket type
A high-volume public defender role and a boutique complex commercial litigation position require completely different preparation. Read job descriptions for clues about docket size and case mix so your application materials speak directly to what the employer actually needs.
Prepare a voir dire and cross-examination sample
Many trial attorney interviews include a practical component. Having a voir dire outline or a sample cross-examination ready shows you can think on your feet. Adapt the exercise to the employer's practice area before the interview, not during it.
Negotiate start date around bar exam or admission timing
If you're waiting on admission results or a character and fitness review, raise it early in the offer stage rather than late. Most employers will work with a conditional start date, but they need enough lead time to plan caseload coverage.
Trial Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most trial attorneys?
The companies hiring the most trial attorneys right now include United States Department of Justice, Allstate Insurance, and Morgan & Morgan, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and District of Columbia, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Public sector employers such as district attorney offices, public defender offices, and state attorneys general tend to post consistently throughout the year.
How many trial attorney jobs are remote?
About 56% of trial attorney openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, which is lower than most legal roles because courtroom appearances require physical presence. The sub-areas most amenable to remote work include pre-trial research, document review, depositions conducted via video, and appellate brief writing.
How do you become a trial attorney?
You become a trial attorney by earning a Juris Doctor, passing the bar exam in the state where you intend to practice, and gaining hands-on litigation experience as early as possible. Clinics, moot court, and externships with prosecutors, public defenders, or civil litigation firms during law school build the courtroom fundamentals employers look for. From there, junior associate roles or government attorney positions provide supervised first-chair opportunities that develop your advocacy skills over time.
Can you get hired as a trial attorney with little experience?
You can get hired as a trial attorney with limited experience if you emphasize practical courtroom exposure from law school, including clinical work, mock trial competitions, or summer associate placements. Public sector offices, including prosecutor and public defender programs, routinely hire new attorneys specifically because they offer structured supervision and rapid first-chair responsibility. Demonstrating oral advocacy skills during the interview process carries significant weight when your resume is still thin on verdicts.
What does the trial attorney interview process look like?
The trial attorney interview process typically begins with a screening call or written application review, followed by one or more rounds with hiring partners or committee members who focus on your litigation history, legal reasoning, and courtroom composure. Many employers include a practical exercise such as a mock argument, a cold deposition, or a written motion assignment. Government positions often add a structured oral panel, while large firm roles may include a callback with multiple attorneys across a full day.
Where can I find and apply to trial attorney jobs?
You can find and apply to trial attorney jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search by practice area, location, or experience level to narrow down roles that fit your background, then apply directly to each listing that matches what you're looking for.
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