Associate Attorney-Workers' Compensation

Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation Defense

Location: Charlotte, NC (Full-Time) Work Structure: On-site with Hybrid flexibility (Post-Training)

The Opportunity

Our team is representing a prominent and trusted law firm in Charlotte, NC-they are seeking an experienced Associate Attorney to join their established Workers' Compensation practice. This is an ideal role for a litigator who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is looking for a firm that balances high-stakes defense work with a supportive, collaborative culture.

The firm defends employers across a wide spectrum of industries. You will work alongside seasoned partners while maintaining significant autonomy over your own caseload, managing the litigation process from initial analysis through to final resolution.

Key Responsibilities

* Litigation Leadership: Handle a robust caseload, manage critical deadlines, and conduct depositions of parties, medical providers, and expert witnesses.

* Courtroom & Mediation Presence: Represent clients in mediations and argue hearings before the North Carolina Industrial Commission.

* Strategic Analysis: Investigate claims, review complex medical records, and develop defense strategies tailored to the client's risk profile.

* Client Advocacy: Draft persuasive motions and briefs; maintain constant communication with insurance adjusters and risk managers to provide case updates and legal analysis.

Candidate Qualifications

* Experience: 3-6 years of Workers' Compensation Defense Litigation experience is required.

* Bar Admission: Active license to practice law in North Carolina-in good standing

* Skill Set: Exceptional writing and research skills are a must. Experience with depositions and mediations is highly preferred.

* Interpersonal Strength: Ability to build rapport with a diverse client base and collaborate effectively within a team of dedicated attorneys.

Investment in You

Our client is known for offering one of the more comprehensive benefits packages in the Charlotte market, including:

* Student Loan Repayment Assistance

* Comprehensive Health: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability (Short & Long-term).

* Financial Security: 401K with firm contributions, HRA, and FSA options.

* Work-Life Support: 3 weeks of PTO, Paid Holidays, and Pet Insurance.

* Growth: A structured training period followed by hybrid work flexibility.

*Confidential application process*

Reach out to Nykki McAdoo at or call for more information.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.