Paralegal - Workers Compensation
Remote - South FloridaKelley Kronenberg’s West Palm Beach office is adding a Workers’ Compensation Paralegal to its defense team. This is a remote position based out of South Florida, ideal for a paralegal with three or more years of experience defending workers’ compensation claims who is ready to take ownership of a busy caseload, communicate confidently with attorneys and clients, and keep pace with Florida’s workers’ compensation procedural requirements.
Key Responsibilities:- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and correspondence for attorney review and approval.
- Prepare discovery objections, track privilege logs, and respond to opposing counsel’s requests.
- Build out medical chronologies, case timelines, and wage-loss summaries for each active file.
- Own case file administration end-to-end: calendaring deadlines, coordinating depositions, and communicating with clients and adjusters.
- Handle e-filing through the eJCC portal and assemble trial preparation materials, including exhibits and case summaries.
- Work side-by-side with attorneys to anticipate next steps and keep cases on track.
- Log billable hours daily and ensure all billing entries are accurate and complete.
- 3+ years of paralegal experience in workers’ compensation defense or a comparable insurance defense practice.
- Familiarity with Florida workers’ compensation statutes and the 60Q Rules of Procedure.
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, Outlook) and experience with PDF software (Adobe Acrobat, Kofax).
- Prior use of the eJCC filing system; exposure to Client Profiles/ATO or similar case management platforms is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and stay accountable in a remote role.
- High attention to detail and dependable organizational habits.
- ABA-accredited Paralegal Certificate preferred but not required.
This is a chance to grow with a well-established South Florida firm while working fully remote. If you meet the qualifications and are looking for your next opportunity in workers’ compensation defense, we encourage you to apply.
Skills Required
- At least 3 years of paralegal experience in workers compensation defense or comparable insurance defense
- Familiarity with Florida workers compensation statutes and 60Q Rules of Procedure
- Strong Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Experience with PDF software such as Adobe Acrobat or Kofax
- Prior use of the eJCC filing system
- Ability to work independently and remain accountable in a remote role
- High attention to detail and dependable organizational habits
- ABA-accredited Paralegal Certificate
- Exposure to Client Profiles, ATO, or similar case management platforms
What We Do
Founded in 1980, Kelley Kronenberg is an award-winning, multi-practice national law firm with over 505 employees, more than 240 attorneys, and 19 locations throughout Florida and the United States. We are privileged to represent large public and private companies, small businesses, and individuals nationwide. With more than 40 practice areas, and growth on the horizon, we offer a comprehensive catalog of legal services to protect your legal interests in business and at home. Our firm is progressive and technologically advanced, while remaining true to our customer service heritage: integrity, ingenuity, and sincerity. Ever mindful of our history, but intensely committed to our future, we offer our clients a small firm feel with large firm resources
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