Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

1-8 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Charlotte is seeking a dedicated Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney to represent injured plaintiff-employees in their North Carolina workers’ compensation cases. The candidate will provide legal advice, representation, and assistance to plaintiff-employees throughout all stages of their cases, including litigation at various levels. Strong analytical writing, communication, and negotiation skills are essential.

Duties:

• Represent injured plaintiff-employees in their North Carolina workers’ compensation cases.
• Provide legal advice and representation during all stages of workers’ compensation cases.
• Assist injured plaintiff-employees in obtaining benefits under the NC Workers’ Compensation Act.
• Litigate workers’ compensation cases at the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and Court of Appeals levels.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, orders, motions, and briefs.
• Negotiate settlement agreements and releases/job resignations on behalf of plaintiff-employee clients.
• Utilize Microsoft Windows/Office and various software programs, including Litify software.

Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
• License to practice law in North Carolina.
• 1-3 years’ experience practicing as an attorney in an established law firm.
• Plaintiff’s workers’ compensation experience preferred.

Education:

Juris Doctorate (.) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• License to practice law in North Carolina.
• Experience:
• 1-3 years’ experience practicing as an attorney in an established law firm.
• Plaintiff’s workers’ compensation experience preferred.

Skills:

• Exceptional analytical writing and verbal communication abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Office and ability to learn and use various software programs.
• Experience using Litify software is preferred.

Benefits:

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

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