Associate Attorney - Workers Compensation

Kelley Kronenberg; Florida; Remote; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Kelley Kronenberg is expanding its Workers’ Compensation Defense practice and seeking an Associate Attorney with real independence to manage a full caseload. This fully remote role welcomes applicants anywhere in Florida, under the guidance of an experienced Partner.

You will sharpen litigation skills, build client relationships, and advance cases from intake to resolution in a supportive, growth‑oriented firm environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor and active Florida Bar membership.
• Minimum of 3 years practicing as an attorney.
• Strong legal writing, sound judgment, and client relationship skills.
• Comfort with a fully virtual practice and meeting deadlines without in-office supervision.
• Ability to translate complex medical records into persuasive legal arguments.

Responsibilities

• Own a defense caseload from intake to final disposition in a remote setting.
• Contribute to litigation strategy with senior attorneys.
• Review medical records to support liability defenses and strategy.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery responses to advance matters.
• Serve as a primary contact for clients, carriers, and employers.

Skills

Juris Doctor

Florida Bar

3+ years experience

Legal writing

Client relations

Virtual practice

Medical records interpretation

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation Defense

Overview

Location

Remote (must reside in Florida – Statewide)

The Role

Kelley Kronenberg is expanding its Workers’ Compensation Defense practice and looking for an Associate Attorney ready to manage a full caseload with real independence. Working alongside an experienced Partner, you’ll take matters from intake to resolution on your own docket, in a fully remote role open to attorneys anywhere in Florida. This is an opportunity to sharpen your litigation skills with the backing of a firm genuinely invested in your growth.

What You’ll Handle

• Take full ownership of a defense caseload, managing each file from assignment through final disposition within a remote, team-oriented environment.
• Weigh in on litigation strategy alongside senior attorneys, from early case evaluation to ongoing approach.
• Comb through medical records to lay the factual groundwork for liability defenses and broader case strategy.
• Produce the core legal work product — pleadings, motions, and discovery responses — that keeps each matter moving forward.
• Act as a consistent point of contact for clients, carriers, and employers, keeping everyone aligned as cases progress.

What You Bring

• Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• At least 3 years of experience practicing as an attorney.
• Strong legal writing skills, paired with sound judgment and the interpersonal ability to manage client relationships effectively.
• Comfort working in a fully virtual practice, with the discipline to meet deadlines and use legal technology effectively without in-office supervision.
• Demonstrated ability to turn complex medical records into clear, persuasive legal argument.

Nice to Have

• Background specifically in Workers’ Compensation defense.
• Experience with virtual depositions, mediations, or court appearances.

Why Attorneys Choose Kelley Kronenberg

We offer a competitive base salary with annual bonus potential, employer-paid PPO health coverage (dental and vision available), and a 401(k) with a strong employer match. Attorneys here also get real time off — PTO, floating holidays, and dedicated mental health days — along with the freedom to work from anywhere in Florida. Even as a remote firm, we’ve built a real sense of connection through virtual team events and firm-wide celebrations.

A Note on Process

All inquiries are kept confidential. Kelley Kronenberg is not accepting resumes or candidate referrals from search firms for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you’re ready to grow your litigation career with a firm that invests in its attorneys, we’d love to hear from you —