Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney
Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney
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$ 65000 - 90000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Handle a caseload of workers compensation matters from inception to resolution
- Conduct and defend depositions including those of clients medical providers and expert witnesses
- Draft legal documents such as pleadings motions discovery responses and settlement agreements
- Attend mediations hearings and other proceedings before the Judge of Compensation Claims
- Advise clients on case status legal options and strategy
- Maintain accurate case documentation and update case management systems regularly
- Collaborate with internal legal staff and case managers to support client goals
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the state of Florida and in good standing
- 02 years of experience in workers compensation or related litigation
- Must be fluent in Spanish (written and verbal)
- Prior experience taking or defending depositions
- Strong oral advocacy legal writing and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage a fast-paced caseload with attention to detail and deadlines
- Excellent client communication and interpersonal skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Internship or clinical experience in workers compensation or personal injury law
- Familiarity with Florida workers compensation statutes and procedures
- Trial or hearing experience is a plus
Benefits:
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Group Life Insurance
- 401(k) Plan Matching
- Workers Compensation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays Off
- Short Term Disability
Schedule: This position is ON-SITE in our Fort. Lauderdale office with no remote/ hybrid schedule. Schedule is Monday Friday 8-hour shifts 9:00am-6:30pm
Background Check: As part of our hiring process all candidates who receive a job offer will be required to undergo a background check.
Please Note:
- The background check will be conducted after the job offer is extended.
- A conviction does not automatically disqualify you from employment; each case is considered on an individual basis.
- If you have concerns or questions about the background check process please feel free to reach out to
We are committed to fair hiring practices and ensuring a safe and secure workplace for all employees.
Equal Opportunity Statement: Demesmin & Dover provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.
E-Verify: This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you including terminating your employment. Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the I-9 Form.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
