Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

$45,760 - $79,040/Yr

Ascendant Commercial Insurance - Coral Gables, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Coral Gables, FL

Insurance Carriers and Related Activities

About the position

Ascendant Commercial Insurance, a full-service Florida-based insurance company, is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to join its legal team. This role is essential for defending high exposure workers' compensation claims cases, requiring a Florida licensed attorney with significant experience in insurance defense and litigation. The position emphasizes stability, great benefits, and a strong commitment to values and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a full caseload of workers' compensation cases of varying degrees of complexity from case inception through trial/resolution.
• Litigate cases to verdict, demonstrating superior use of trial skills and techniques.
• Independently draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and other file documents.
• Attend court events, depositions, hearings, and other appointments independently.
• Provide recommendations and case analysis to department head on appropriate file handling strategy.
• Integrate legal support staff into the case handling process.
• Provide advice and training to claim partners and clients.
• Create and maintain software documentation.

Requirements

• 5 years' experience in workers' compensation litigation.
• Trial experience.
• Strong typing and computer skills.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good communication and exceptional writing skills.
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced work environment.
• Florida Bar License (Required).

Nice-to-haves

• Bilingual (preferred but not required).

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance