Associate Attorney — Workers’ Compensation Defense

Lewis & Roberts, P.L.L.C.; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Bar dues paid

Continuing education

Job summary

Lewis & Roberts, PLLC is seeking an associate attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join our Workers’ Compensation defense team in North Carolina. The role involves representing insurers and employers, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, and advising clients through the claims process.

Candidates must have a JD, be licensed in North Carolina, and demonstrate strong writing, research, and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to manage a

Qualifications

• JD required.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina.
• 2-5 years of experience in workers' compensation defense a plus.
• Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent insurance carriers, third-party administrators, and self-insured businesses in workers' compensation cases.
• Advise clients on compensability and case strategy.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Interview witnesses and conduct depositions.
• Attend hearings before the North Carolina Industrial Commission.
• Develop case strategies.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Verbal communication

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Lewis & Roberts, PLLC is seeking an associate attorney with 2–5 years of experience to join our Workers’ Compensation defense team in North Carolina. The role involves representing insurers and employers, conducting legal research, drafting pleadings, interviewing witnesses, and advising clients through the claims process.

Candidates must have a JD, be licensed in North Carolina, and demonstrate strong writing, research, and verbal communication skills, along with the ability to manage a