Workers' Compensation Attorney

As a Workers' Compensation Attorney at Boyd & Jenerette, you will assist senior attorneys, conduct legal research, draft legal documents, and communicate with clients and opposing counsel. Your duties will also involve taking Examinations Under Oath (EUOs), managing declaratory judgment actions, and supporting trial preparations.

Candidates for the Workers' Compensation Attorney position at Boyd & Jenerette must be Florida Bar admitted, possess strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrate time management and problem-solving capabilities, and show exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.

At Boyd & Jenerette, the work environment for a Workers' Compensation Attorney is professional and collaborative, promoting a balance between hard work and personal life. We value commitment to client service, innovation, and teamwork, making it an ideal place for driven legal professionals.

Workers' Compensation Attorneys at Boyd & Jenerette enjoy a competitive salary along with a generous bonus structure. Additional benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, unlimited PTO, parental leave, 401(k) with profit sharing, and opportunities for professional development.

To succeed as a Workers' Compensation Attorney at Boyd & Jenerette, you should have excellent communication skills, the ability to manage time effectively, strong attention to detail, organizational capabilities, and the ability to work independently as well as in collaboration with a team. Meeting billing goal expectations is also crucial.

When answering this question, highlight your passion for helping clients navigate the complexities of workers' compensation law. Share experiences that ignited your interest in this field and how you’ve seen the impact of your work on clients' lives.

Use this opportunity to demonstrate your problem-solving skills. Detail the case's complexity, the steps you took to address it, and the outcome. Make sure to emphasize the strategies you employed and any lessons learned.

Show your ability to prioritize tasks effectively. Discuss a specific instance where you balanced multiple workstreams, focusing on how you organized your workload and ensured timely completion of each task.

Outline your methodical approach to trial preparation, including gathering evidence, coordinating with witnesses, and drafting necessary documentation. Emphasize your attention to detail and willingness to collaborate with team members.

Discuss the importance of clear and transparent communication. Provide examples of how you keep clients informed throughout the legal process and how you address their concerns promptly.

Talk about your familiarity with legal research platforms such as Westlaw or LexisNexis, as well as how you stay updated on legal trends and changes in workers' compensation law that may affect your cases.

Highlight your negotiation skills by sharing your tactics for reaching favorable settlements. Describe your understanding of both the client’s and opposing party’s needs and how you find common ground.

Communicate your philosophy on client service, emphasizing responsiveness, empathy, and delivering high-quality legal representation. Use examples to illustrate how you embody these principles in your work.

Share your organizational strategies, whether it’s using legal management software, maintaining meticulous records, or setting reminders for important tasks. Explain how these methods enable you to stay efficient and effective.

Connect your career goals and values to those of Boyd & Jenerette. Discuss why you’re drawn to their focus on innovation, team collaboration, and commitment to changing the legal landscape, and how you envision contributing to that mission.