Associate Workers' Comp Defense Attorney

Vernis & Bowling; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vernis & Bowling seeks an Associate Attorney for its Workers' Compensation Department in our Pensacola office. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of workers' compensation or defense experience and must be licensed to practice law in Florida.

The role involves independently handling a caseload and managing general discovery matters, including depositions and motions. Strong writing, research skills, and attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to work well in a team.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of workers' compensation experience or defense experience.
• Licensed to practice law in Florida and in good standing.
• Strong writing, legal research, and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.

Responsibilities

• Handle discovery including depositions, responses to discovery, and motions.
• Manage assigned caseload in workers' compensation.
• Support trial preparation; participate in hearings and trials if needed.

Skills

Workers' compensation experience

Deposition experience

Legal writing

Research skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Vernis & Bowling seeks an Associate Attorney for its Workers' Compensation Department in our Pensacola office. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of workers' compensation or defense experience and must be licensed to practice law in Florida.

The role involves independently handling a caseload and managing general discovery matters, including depositions and motions. Strong writing, research skills, and attention to detail are essential, as is the ability to work well in a team.