Workers' Compensation Attorney

4-20 yrs required

Full-time

No

A law firm in Charlotte is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney to represent injured plaintiff-employees throughout the various stages of their North Carolina Workers’ Compensation cases, including litigation at the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and North Carolina Court of Appeals levels.

Duties:

• Represent injured plaintiff-employees in their NC workers’ compensation cases.
• Provide legal advice and representation during all phases of the case.
• Assist injured employees in obtaining benefits under the NC Workers’ Compensation Act.
• Litigate cases at various levels of the NC Industrial Commission and Court of Appeals.
• Draft pleadings, discovery, orders, motions, and briefs.
• Negotiate settlement agreements and terms with opposing parties.
• Oversee and manage Workers’ Compensation Case Managers and Paralegals.

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; plaintiff’s side experience preferred.
• Exceptional analytical writing and verbal communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Extensive knowledge of medical issues in Workers’ Compensation claims and the hearing process.
• Experience with Microsoft Windows/Office and ability to learn and use various software programs.
• Experience using Litify software is preferred.

Education:

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

License to practice law in North Carolina.

Skills:

• Strong analytical writing and verbal communication abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Windows/Office.
• Extensive knowledge of Workers’ Compensation claims and hearing process.
• Experience with Litify software preferred.

Benefits offered:

• 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, holidays, and paid volunteer time off.
• Education and gym reimbursement.

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