Workers' Compensation Attorney

Workers' Compensation Attorney

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.

Key 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

Take your litigation career to the next level in a collaborative, well-respected, and supportive environment. Please send your resume to: View email address on click.appcast.io

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.