Paralegal

Kelley Kronenberg; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Remote; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading law firm is seeking an experienced Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to assist attorneys in defending workers' compensation claims in a fully remote role. Candidates should possess strong knowledge of Florida laws, minimum 3 years of related experience, and have advanced document drafting and case management skills. Join a growing team in a dynamic legal environment where organizational skills and attention to detail are essential.

Benefits

Fully remote position

Opportunity to join a growing team

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in workers’ compensation defense or insurance defense.
• Knowledge of Florida workers’ compensation laws and 60Q Rules of Procedure.
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and responses under attorney supervision.
• Manage case files and track deadlines.
• E-file legal documents and assist with trial preparation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Multitasking

Education

Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program

Tools

Microsoft Office

PDF Editing Software

eJCC Filing System

Legal Case Management Software

Job description

Overview

Kelley Kronenberg is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to support our attorneys in defending workers' compensation claims. This fully remote position requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in workers’ compensation or insurance defense litigation. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of Florida workers’ compensation law, proficiency in drafting legal documents, and experience managing case files in a fast-paced legal environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence under attorney supervision.
• Respond to discovery requests, including drafting objections and maintaining privilege logs.
• Prepare and update medical chronologies, timelines, and wage calculations.
• Manage case files, including tracking deadlines, scheduling depositions, and coordinating client communications.
• E-file legal documents through the eJCC portal and assist with trial preparation, including exhibit lists and case summaries.
• Collaborate with attorneys to ensure timely and effective case management.
• Maintain accurate billing records and track billable hours contemporaneously.

Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience as a paralegal in workers’ compensation defense or insurance defense.
• Knowledge of Florida workers’ compensation laws and 60Q Rules of Procedure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and PDF editing software (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax).
• Experience with eJCC filing system and legal case management software (Client Profiles/ATO preferred).
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines, and work independently in a remote setting.
• Exceptional organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Paralegal Certificate from an ABA-accredited program a plus.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing team in a dynamic legal environment. If you are a proactive, highly organized paralegal looking for a fully remote role, we encourage you to apply today!