Workers' Compensation Attorney

A law firm is seeking a highly skilled Workers' Compensation Attorney to join their team in Charlotte, NC. The successful candidate will have over 5 years of experience handling complex Workers’ Compensation cases, particularly on the plaintiff's side. This role involves representing injured plaintiff-employees throughout the legal process, from initial case assessment to litigation at various levels, while managing case staff and ensuring optimal client outcomes.

Duties:

• Represent injured plaintiff-employees in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation cases at the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and North Carolina Court of Appeals levels.
• Provide comprehensive legal advice and representation through all stages of Workers’ Compensation cases, including pre- and post-litigation, discovery, and settlement negotiations.
• Assist clients in obtaining benefits under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.
• Litigate Workers’ Compensation cases effectively at the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and Court of Appeals levels.
• Draft and prepare pleadings, discovery requests, orders, and motions.
• Negotiate settlement terms and language of agreements, releases, and job resignations on behalf of clients.
• Prepare and draft briefs for submission at the Deputy Commissioner and Full Commission levels of the NC Industrial Commission, as well as the NC Court of Appeals.
• Oversee and manage Workers’ Compensation Case Managers and Paralegals, ensuring efficient case management and support.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in North Carolina.
• 5+ years of legal experience in a Workers’ Compensation law firm and/or insurance defense firm, with a preference for plaintiff’s side experience.
• Experience handling complex Workers’ Compensation claims.

Skills:

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Exceptional analytical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact effectively with clients, colleagues, and opposing parties.
• Self-motivated with the initiative to work independently and manage case responsibilities.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and maintain high attention to detail.
• Extensive knowledge of medical issues in contested and accepted Workers’ Compensation claims, as well as the hearing process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows/Office and ability to learn and use various software programs.
• Experience using Litify software is preferred.

Location:

• Charlotte, NC

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Base life insurance paid by the firm, with supplemental options available.
• Short and long-term disability insurance paid by the firm.
• 401(k) plan with match.
• Paid time off (PTO), plus holidays and paid volunteer time off.
• Education and gym reimbursement.

This law firm provides a wide variety of legal services to seriously injured individuals in North Carolina and South Carolina. The firm's major practice areas include personal injury, workers' compensation, social security disability, nursing home negligence, defective medical devices, premises liability, car and truck accidents, and wrongful death. The firm's offices are located in Charlotte, Monroe, and Hickory, North Carolina.