Asociate Attorney - Worker's Compensation

Jobot; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation defense attorney in a hybrid role based in North Carolina. The attorney will handle a substantial caseload for employers across the region, taking ownership from initial claim through resolution, with opportunities to collaborate with partners and associates.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of workers' compensation defense experience and a proven track record before the Workers' Compensation Commission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of workers' compensation defense experience.
• Experience before the Workers' Compensation Commission.
• Ability to manage a substantial caseload independently.
• Strong advocacy and discovery skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive workers' compensation defense caseload.
• Conduct thorough legal analysis of incoming and existing claims.
• Perform detailed case investigations and medical record analysis.
• Handle discovery including drafting pleadings and motions.
• Take depositions of parties, lay witnesses, medical professionals, and experts.
• Prepare for and argue cases before the Workers' Compensation Commission.
• Maintain relationships with adjusters, risk managers, and clients.
• Draft briefs, motions, and legal arguments for client positions.

Skills

Litigation experience

Workers' compensation defense

Deposition experience

Job description

Job details: Hybrid

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Ashley Hunt

Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

We are an established litigation defense firm representing employers, carriers, and businesses across North and South Carolina in a broad range of legal matters. Our workers’ compensation practice is focused on delivering practical, strategic, and responsive representation to clients throughout all stages of claims handling and litigation. We provide our attorneys with meaningful responsibility, a collaborative environment, and the resources needed to develop long-term, successful practices.

Why join us

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Hybrid Schedule
• Firm Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Details

Our client is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation defense attorney. The opportunity is with an established firm that has built an impressive reputation as one of the region's largest litigation and dispute management practices with several locations across North Carolina and South Carolina. Client satisfaction remains their cornerstone, achieved through tailored representation that balances trial readiness with strategic early resolution opportunities.

We are seeking a skilled litigator who will take ownership of a substantial workers' compensation caseload while collaborating with partners and associates. You will serve as a key advocate for employers across diverse industries, managing complex cases from initial claim through resolution.

Core responsibilities

• Manage comprehensive workers' compensation defense caseload
• Conduct thorough legal analysis of incoming and existing claims
• Perform detailed case investigations and strategic medical record analysis
• Handle all phases of discovery, including drafting responsive pleadings and motions
• Conduct depositions of parties, lay witnesses, medical professionals, and expert witnesses
• Prepare for and argue cases before the Workers' Compensation Commission
• Maintain ongoing relationships with insurance adjusters, risk managers, and corporate clients
• Draft compelling briefs, motions, and legal arguments supporting client positions

Interested candidates must have 3+ years of workers' compensation defense experience and a proven track record of handling cases before the Workers' Compensation Commission. You will inherit a number of fresh cases that will require independence and self-direction in case management.

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