Workers' Compensation Attorney

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

Law Firm Seeking Workers' Compensation Attorney with 5+ Years Experience

H1: Join the Fight for Justice as a Workers' Compensation Attorney at DeMayo Law Offices
H2: Represent Injured Employees in North Carolina Workers' Compensation Cases

Summary:

DeMayo Law Offices is seeking a highly experienced Workers' Compensation Attorney to join their team and fight for justice on behalf of injured plaintiffs in North Carolina. The ideal candidate will have a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school, a license to practice law in North Carolina, and a minimum of five years' experience in a Workers' Compensation law firm or insurance defense firm.

Responsibilities:

- Represent injured plaintiff-employees in their NC workers' compensation cases at all stages of the process
- Provide legal advice and representation to clients during pre- and post-litigation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and beyond
- Assist clients in obtaining benefits under the NC Workers' Compensation Act
- Litigate cases at the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and Court of Appeals levels
- Draft pleadings, discovery, orders, and motions
- Negotiate settlement agreements and releases/job resignations on behalf of clients
- Draft briefs for the Industrial Commission and Court of Appeals
- Oversee and manage case managers and paralegals

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
- License to practice law in North Carolina
- Minimum of five years' experience in Workers' Compensation law or insurance defense
- Experience with complex Workers' Compensation claims
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding environment
- Exceptional analytical writing and verbal communication skills
- Outstanding interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and able to work without supervision
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task
- Extensive knowledge of medical issues in contested and accepted Workers' Compensation claims
- Proficient in Microsoft Windows/Office and ability to learn new software
- Experience with Litify software is preferred

Benefits:

- Competitive compensation
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Base life insurance paid by the firm with supplemental options
- Short and long-term disability paid by the firm
- 401(k) with matching contributions
- Paid time off, holidays, and volunteer time off
- Reimbursement for education and gym memberships.

Not specified

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; short and long-term disability; 401(k) with match; PTO and holidays; education and gym reimbursement

Not specified

Legal Advice, Legal Representation, Litigation, Drafting, Negotiation, Case Management, Paralegal Management, Analytical Writing, Verbal Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Self-Motivation, Organizational Skills, Multi-Tasking, Microsoft Office, Litify Software

Juris Doctorate

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to [company name] via email at [company email] or by mail to [company address].

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctorate, North Carolina Bar License, 5+ years experience in Workers' Compensation law or insurance defense, Knowledge of medical issues and hearing process, Experience with Litify software preferred

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