Worker's Compensation Defense Associate Attorney

Zimmerman Kiser Sutcliffe has an immediate opening for a Workers Compensation Associate Attorney.

Established in 1984, ZKS is AV-rated through Martindale-Hubbell and has earned a respected reputation within the business and legal community as a firm that achieves results. ZKS, one of the Orlando Sentinel's top 100 Central Florida workplaces, offers competitive salaries, superb benefits, and a supportive family-like culture.

Prospective candidates must meet these qualifications :

• Licensed in the State of Florida
• 3+ Years' experience in Workers Compensation Insurance Defense in Florida; 5 years preferred
• Provide exceptional, determined legal representation to clients through memorable interpersonal connections.
• Desire to utilize a strong set of ethics.
• Aggressively fight for the rights of the clients.
• Handle all functions of the case from initial client meeting through to case completion required.
• Motion practice, trial experience, and litigation procedures.
• Experience with workers' compensation law.
• Client focus, collaboration / teambuilding skills, communication proficiency, leadership, and problem solving / analysis.
• Ability to work at a fast pace with frequent deadlines.
• Local area and occasional overnight travel possible.
• Portable business is a strong plus, but not required.

Benefits (waiting period may apply) :

Health insurance, life insurance and long-term disability insurance are all fully covered by the firm and available on day 31

401(k) with matching contributions and FSA plans are available after one year

Supplemental Dental, Vision and other cafeteria insurance plans available for purchase and available on day 31

Employee assistance program for employee and family

Paid time off, sick leave, holiday pay and flexible work schedule

Salary commensurate with experience and potential book of business.

All submissions held in confidence. No phone calls please.

Job Type : Full-time

Pay : $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 per year

Benefits :

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience :

FL-based work comp defense : 3 years (Required)

License / Certification :

License (Required)

Work Location : In person