Workers Compensation Defense Attorney

Pay, Benefits, and Work Arrangement Base salary: $95,000 - $210,000+ Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL Employment: Full Time Work arrangement: On-site or hybrid in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, subject to court, client, deal, and team needs. The exact office schedule will be confirmed before interview. Medical, dental, and vision insurance options. Paid time off and paid company holidays. Employer-supported retirement plan. Bar dues, CLE support, and professional-development resources appropriate to the role. Bonus, origination credit, or other performance incentives where offered by the employer. Final eligibility, plan design, and incentive terms are confirmed with the employer before interview. A confidential civil-defense law firm has engaged Hire Innovative to identify a Workers Compensation Defense Attorney in Palm Beach Gardens, FL . The hiring need is focused on someone who can manage litigation efficiently, report clearly, and make practical decisions about exposure, discovery, and resolution. Qualified applicants can review the employer, team structure, and interview process with Hire Innovative before authorizing a submission. About the Role The position should provide real matter ownership, partner access, and a workload that supports both client service and long-term development. Day to day, the person in this position will manage litigation efficiently, report clearly, and make practical decisions about exposure, discovery, and resolution. The Palm Beach Gardens team seeks a professional who can deliver responsive work in a service-focused South Florida market. During interviews, candidates can ask directly about reporting lines, workload, performance measures, and the reason for the opening. Responsibilities Evaluate liability, damages, coverage, defenses, and procedural posture. Handle pleadings, written discovery, depositions, motions, reporting, mediation, and trial preparation. Communicate clearly with clients, carriers, insureds, experts, and opposing counsel. Maintain a disciplined docket and move matters toward cost-effective resolution. Take ownership of assigned matters and keep clients and supervising attorneys informed about deadlines, risk, and next steps. Required Qualifications Insurance-defense, coverage, general-liability, workers-compensation, or related civil-litigation experience. Clear written reporting and practical case-valuation judgment. Strong deadline, deposition, and case-management habits. Active or eligible state bar admission for the role. Ability to manage priorities independently and communicate early when a decision or resource is needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience with the employer’s practice area, matter type, and local court or transaction process. Comfort using modern legal research, document, case-management, or billing systems. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hire Innovative