Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

A law firm is seeking a dedicated and skilled Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney to join their team in Charlotte, NC. The successful candidate will represent injured plaintiff-employees in North Carolina Workers’ Compensation cases at various levels, including the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and North Carolina Court of Appeals. The role involves providing comprehensive legal advice, handling all phases of workers' compensation cases, and ensuring the best possible outcomes for clients.

Duties:

• Represent injured plaintiff-employees in their North Carolina Workers’ Compensation cases.
• Provide legal advice and representation throughout all stages of workers’ compensation cases, including pre- and post-litigation phases, discovery, settlement negotiations, and beyond.
• Assist clients in obtaining benefits under the North Carolina Workers’ Compensation Act.
• Litigate cases before the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and North Carolina Court of Appeals.
• Draft pleadings, discovery requests, orders, and motions.
• Negotiate settlement terms, language of agreements, releases, and job resignations on behalf of clients.
• Prepare and draft briefs for presentation at the Deputy Commissioner and Full Commission levels of the North Carolina Industrial Commission and the North Carolina Court of Appeals.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in North Carolina.
• 1-3 years of experience practicing as an attorney, with a preference for experience in plaintiff’s Workers’ Compensation.
• Experience using Litify software is preferred.

Skills:

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Exceptional analytical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to interact effectively with clients and colleagues.
• Self-motivated with the initiative to complete duties independently.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and maintain high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows/Office and aptitude for learning and using various software programs.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities and adapt to a dynamic, fast-paced work environment.

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.