Workers' Compensation Attorney

About the role

A well-established law firm is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to manage a full caseload while working closely with experienced partners representing employers and insurers across a wide range of industries. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent writing ability, and the ability to manage cases independently while maintaining strong client relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workers’ compensation defense caseload from initial claim through resolution
• Conduct depositions of claimants, lay witnesses, medical providers, and expert witnesses
• Draft and respond to motions, briefs, and discovery
• Review and analyze medical records and claim files to develop case strategy
• Represent clients at mediations, hearings, and other proceedings before the North Carolina Industrial Commission
• Investigate claims and perform legal analysis on new and existing cases
• Negotiate settlements and prepare client reports as required by insurers and risk managers
• Maintain ongoing communication with clients, including insurance adjusters and risk managers

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the North Carolina State Bar
• 2+ years of Workers’ Compensation defense experience required
• Experience taking depositions and participating in mediations preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and self-motivated

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays and PTO