Associate Attorney - Workers Compensation

Kelley Kronenberg•Tampa, FL

7d•Remote

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.