Associate Attorney (Workers Compensation Defense)

Socket.dev; West Palm Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonus

Health coverage

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Remote work flexibility

Job summary

Kelley Kronenberg’s West Palm Beach office seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Workers’ Compensation Defense unit. You will work closely with the Managing Partner in a small, high-performing team, handling defense litigation from intake to resolution with day-to-day autonomy.

The role requires at least two years of defense experience; Florida Bar admission is required; strong writing and judgment are essential. Hybrid/remote work is possible when caseload allows.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor required and active Florida Bar admission.
• Minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience; workers’ compensation background preferred.
• Strong writing ability and solid legal judgment essential.

Responsibilities

• Caseload ownership from intake through resolution with autonomy.
• Partner with Managing Partner to shape litigation strategy and theory.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Review medical records and evidence to build defense positions.
• Maintain proactive client communication with carriers and employers.

Skills

Legal judgment

Writing skills

Docket management

Client communications

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Florida Bar admission

Job description

Overview

Associate Attorney – Workers’ Compensation DefenseLocation: West Palm Beach, Florida (remote flexibility possible for the right candidate)

About the Opportunity:

Kelley Kronenberg’s West Palm Beach office is looking for an Associate Attorney to join a small, high-performing Workers’ Compensation Defense unit. Because the group is compact, you’ll work in close, regular contact with the Managing Partner — not just for case sign-off, but for real strategy conversations that sharpen your skills faster than a larger department typically allows. We’re looking for a litigator with at least two years of defense litigation experience; a workers’ compensation background is preferred but not required for someone ready to build deep expertise in the practice.

Your Responsibilities:

• Caseload Ownership: Manage a defense caseload from intake through resolution with day-to-day autonomy.
• Strategy Development: Partner directly with the Managing Partner to shape litigation approach and case theory.
• Court Appearances: Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and depositions.
• Case Analysis: Review medical records and evidence to build well-supported defense positions.
• Client Communication: Maintain proactive contact with clients, carriers, and employers as matters progress.

Required Education & Experience:

• Experience: At least 2 years of defense litigation experience; workers’ compensation experience strongly preferred.
• Licensure: Juris Doctor and active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
• Skills: Sound legal judgment, strong writing ability, and confidence managing a docket independently.
• Collaboration: Comfort working in a small, tightly connected team where input from leadership is frequent.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience specifically in workers’ compensation defense.
• Openness to a hybrid or remote work arrangement when the caseload allows.

Why This Role Is Different:

This is a rare opportunity to work in close proximity to firm leadership early in your career. As part of a small unit, you’ll get consistent one‑on‑one time with the Managing Partner, exposure to high‑level strategy, and a clear track for advancement as you take on more responsibility.

• competitive salary and bonus structure
• employer-paid health coverage
• a 401(k) with employer match
• generous PTO
• the flexibility to work remotely when your role and caseload support it

All inquiries will be kept confidential.

Kelley Kronenberg is currently not accepting resumes or referrals from search firms for this position.

Kelley Kronenberg is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law