Workers Compensation Attorney

An established and well-known Florida-based insurance company is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Attorney to join its team as Staff Counsel. This is a full-time, on-site role based in Coral Gables, Florida.

The ideal candidate is a Florida-licensed attorney with 5–10 years of experience in insurance defense and workers’ compensation. The attorney will manage and defend high-exposure workers’ compensation claims and handle all aspects of litigation, including medical depositions, hearings, trials, and docket management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a full caseload of workers’ compensation matters from inception through trial or resolution.
• Litigate cases to verdict, demonstrating strong trial capabilities and legal techniques.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other case-related documents.
• Attend court proceedings, depositions, hearings, and related appointments independently.
• Provide case evaluations, recommendations, and strategic analysis to department leadership.
• Collaborate effectively with legal support staff.
• Advise and provide training to claims partners and internal clients.
• Create and maintain accurate software and case documentation.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree and active, good-standing membership with the Florida Bar.
• 5–10 years of experience in workers’ compensation law.
• Strong attention to detail, self-motivation, and discipline.
• Demonstrated trial experience with proven litigation techniques.
• Ability to work efficiently in a paperless environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and leadership skills, with a thorough understanding of Florida workers’ compensation law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 5–10 years of workers’ compensation and insurance defense experience as required? Please explain.
• How many workers’ compensation trials or final hearings have you taken to verdict in the past five years?
• Are you actively licensed and in good standing with the Florida Bar?

Work Location: In person