Job details
Salary $90,000 - $105,000 a year job type full-time number of hires for this role 1
Qualifications
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Full job description
Zimmerman kiser sutcliffe has an immediate opening for a workers compensation associate attorney with at least 5 years of experience practicing law, ideally in workers` compensation defense.
Established in 1984, zks is av-rated through martindale-hubbell and has earned a respected reputation within the business and legal community as a firm that achieves resultsZks, one of the orlando sentinel’s top 100 central florida workplaces, offers competitive salaries, superb benefits, and a supportive family-like culture.
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the duties and responsibilities satisfactorily and meet the requirements belowThe requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability requiredReasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the jobIf you need such an accommodation, please contact human resources.
Responsibilities, skills and abilities:
Provide exceptional, determined legal representation to clients through memorable interpersonal connections.
Desire to utilize a strong set of ethics.
Aggressively fight for the rights of the clients.
Handle all functions of the case from initial client meeting through to case completion required.
Motion practice, trial experience, and litigation procedures.
Experience with workers` compensation law.
Client focus, collaboration/teambuilding skills, communication proficiency, leadership, and problem solving/analysis.
Ability to work at a fast pace with frequent deadlines.
Local area and occasional overnight travel possible.
Portable business is a strong plus, but not required.
Education and experience:
Licensed in the state of florida
3+ years’ experience in workers compensation insurance defense in florida; 5 years preferred
Physical requirements:
Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
Work environment:
Onboarding and training are likely to occur on-site, although the team is working from home on a scheduled basisSuccessful candidates will feel confident about their ability to effectively and collaboratively work from home.
We are committed to following covid safety policies and cdc protocols in the office and have had no in-office spread.
Other duties:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this jobDuties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Salary commensurate with experience and potential book of business.
All submissions held in confidenceNo phone calls please.
Job type: full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year
Covid-19 considerations:
Onboarding and training are likely to occur on-site, although the team is working from home on a scheduled basisSuccessful candidates will feel confident about their ability to effectively and collaboratively work from home.
Experience:
Fl-based work comp defense: 3 years (required)
License/certification:
License (required)
Work location: one location
