Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with partial employer match

Gym membership

Professional development support

Job summary

A leading law firm in Central Florida is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney with 5+ years of experience to represent clients in all phases of defense litigation. Responsibilities include managing a high-volume caseload, conducting legal research, and collaborating with clients and legal staff. Candidates must possess a JD, be a member of the Florida Bar, and have strong communication and analytical skills. The role offers a competitive salary and the potential for a hybrid work schedule.

Qualifications

• Must have excellent litigation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills are required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
• Represent clients in depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.

Skills

Legal research

Litigation strategies

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Active member of the Florida Bar

5+ years of experience

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Worker’s Compensation Attorney

Schedule: Full-time; potential for hybrid schedule (both in-office and work-from-home)

Salary Range: $110,000 – $135,000 per year, commensurate with experience. Bonus programs provide the opportunity for substantial, additional compensation throughout the year.

Reports to: Managing Partner(s)

Date: September 2025

Firm Description

Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A., is one of the oldest and largest locally headquartered law firms in Central Florida. Established in 1984 and AV- rated through Martindale-Hubbell, Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A. is consistently named one of Central Florida’s top 100 best workplaces by the Orlando Sentinel. Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A. has earned a respected reputation within the business and legal community as a firm that provides the kind of results expected from big law while fostering a supportive, human-validating atmosphere. Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A.\'s total rewards package includes fully covered for health-, life-, and long-term disability insurance, PTO, 401k with partial employer match, covered parking, gym membership, meaningful mentorship, professional development and CLE support.

Summary

Zimmerman, Kiser & Sutcliffe, P.A. has an immediate opening for a Workers’ Compensation Associate with five or more years of applicable experience. Candidates should expect to represent a wide range of clients in all phases of workers’ compensation defense litigation. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in handling claims from inception through resolution, to include final hearings/trials and be able to effectively manage a high-volume caseload with both autonomy and teamwork.

Potential Supervisory Responsibilities

Department Legal Assistants and Paralegals

Responsibilities, Skills, and Abilities

• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies in coordination with partners and clients.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, hearings, and potentially trials.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Provide legal analysis and case strategy guidance to clients.
• Collaborate with partners, clients, and support staff to ensure efficient case management
• Stay informed of developments in Florida workers’ compensation law.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with clients, shareholders and staff.
• Strong work ethic and ability to meet deadlines.
• Willingness and ability to provide exceptional, determined legal representation to clients through responsive and memorable interpersonal connections.
• Desire to operate with a strong set of ethics.
• Experience using LexisNexis for legal research.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the Duties and Responsibilities above satisfactorily and meet the requirements below. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. If you need such an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.

Education and Experience

• 5 +years of applicable industry experience (required).
• JD: graduation from an accredited law school and active member in good standing with the Florida Bar (required).
• Excellent litigation, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a client-focused mindset.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
• Onboarding/training and the first 90-days are required onsite, after which a partially remote schedule may be discussed. Successful candidates will feel confident about their ability to effectively and collaboratively work from home.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.