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Senior Workers’ Compensation Attorney – In House Staff Counsel – St. Petersburg, FL
Take Your Litigation Career in a New Direction
Are you an experienced Florida Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney looking for an opportunity to put your litigation skills to work within an established insurance organization?
We are seeking an accomplished attorney to join an in-house Staff Counsel team. This opportunity allows you to focus on meaningful litigation, develop effective defense strategies, and work directly with insurance claims professionals to resolve challenging workers’ compensation cases.
What You'll Be Doing
You will take ownership of a portfolio of Florida workers’ compensation defense cases, providing strategic legal representation throughout the litigation process.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading workers’ compensation defense litigation from initial petitions through hearings and final resolution.
- Developing case strategies designed to manage legal exposure and achieve favorable outcomes.
- Handling depositions, mediations, hearings, discovery, and appeals as needed.
- Serving as first-chair counsel in contested workers’ compensation proceedings.
- Working closely with claims adjusters and internal stakeholders to evaluate liability, negotiate settlements, and resolve disputes.
- Conducting legal research and preparing persuasive motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Advising claims teams on case developments, litigation risks, and resolution strategies.
- Managing your caseload efficiently while maintaining exceptional legal and ethical standards.
What We're Looking For
We are seeking an experienced litigator who combines strong courtroom skills with sound business judgment and a collaborative approach.
Required Qualifications:
- J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active membership in good standing with the Florida Bar.
- At least 5 years of workers’ compensation defense experience.
- Substantial first-chair hearing experience.
- Comprehensive knowledge of Florida workers’ compensation law.
- Excellent negotiation, litigation, research, and communication abilities.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage cases and make strategic legal decisions.
- Willingness to travel up to 20%, including occasional overnight travel.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- In-house legal environment: Work directly with insurance professionals and business stakeholders.
- Meaningful litigation: Handle substantive workers’ compensation defense matters requiring experienced legal judgment.
- Professional collaboration: Work alongside claims and legal professionals to develop effective defense strategies.
If you're an experienced Florida workers’ compensation defense attorney interested in an in-house staff counsel opportunity, we encourage you to apply and explore the next step in your career.
For complete details contact Greg Foss at:
(609) 584-9000 ext 270
Or submit resume online at:
http://dmc9.com/gbf/app.asp
Or email to:
1000071051_10006796@najbcareers302.com
Please reference #431565FL568 when responding. Diedre Moire Corporation.
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Attorney Lawyer Insurance Company Litigation Policy Development Workers Compensation Insurance Claims Representative Adjuster Examiner Workers Workers' Comp
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000