Associate Attorney - Remote Workers' Compensation Litigation

Chartwell Law; Florida; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Chartwell Law in Florida seeks an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. The role emphasizes strong research, drafting, and advocacy to meet a 1,950-hour annual billable target.

Duties include file review and legal analysis, drafting briefs and memos, handling discovery, coordinating expert witnesses, trial preparation, and collaborating closely with partners and

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in the relevant state.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the practice group.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
• Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills.
• Must be responsive and organized with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action.
• Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
• Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions.
• Drafting and responding to discovery requests.
• Expert witness retention and collaboration.
• Trial preparation and attendance.
• Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice.
• Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client relations

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Chartwell Law in Florida seeks an Associate attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. The role emphasizes strong research, drafting, and advocacy to meet a 1,950-hour annual billable target.

Duties include file review and legal analysis, drafting briefs and memos, handling discovery, coordinating expert witnesses, trial preparation, and collaborating closely with partners and