Supervising Litigation Liability Attorney - Plantation

Overview

Supervising Litigation Liability Attorney - Plantation – Publix Super Markets

Location:

Plantation, FL. This role is part of the Risk Management department within Publix’s Legal team. Publix Super Markets is the largest employee-owned company in the United States, with ownership shared through an ESOP.

Base pay range: $/yr - $/yr

• Serve as lead counsel (first chair) in jury trials and support high-value cases as second chair.
• Supervise the liability litigation attorney, senior litigation paralegal, and legal assistant.
• Develop and execute litigation strategy including trial preparation, witness coordination, and legal arguments.
• Represent Publix in hearings, trials, and depositions across Florida State Courts.
• Conduct legal research and draft motions.
• Supervise litigation office operations and contribute to strategic planning and performance reporting.
• Coordinate with vendors including court reporting agencies and subpoena/records retrieval services.
• Evaluate risk transfer opportunities and manage relationships with external experts and consultants.

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission and member in good standing in the state of Florida.
• 8+ years of litigation experience, including 3+ years in tort and personal injury defense.
• Experience serving as counsel in at least 5 jury trials.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel overnight up to 10%.

• JD plus a degree in Risk Management, Business, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years of litigation experience focused in South Florida.
• 2+ years of supervisory/management experience in a litigation setting.
• Experience in managing tort claims in a corporate legal or insurance setting.

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria

Your application may have additional steps required to remain eligible for consideration. Monitor your email, including spam folders, for time-sensitive communications. Do not use your Publix email address when applying. Publix does not file immigration petitions on behalf of noncitizens for work-related benefits.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Legal

• Retail