Defense Workers' Compensation Attorney — North Carolina

gpac; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Assistance

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

HRA & FSA

401(k) Plan

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

gpac seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney to join a well-established North Carolina law firm. You will manage a full defense caseload, conduct depositions, draft motions, and represent clients before the NC Industrial Commission.

Excellent writing, organizational, and client-relations skills are essential. The ideal candidate has NC Bar admission and 2+ years of WC defense experience, with preference for depo/mediation exposure.

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.

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.

Skills

Litigation

Deposition

Legal Writing

Research

Communication

Organization

Education

NC Bar Admission

Job description

gpac seeks a Workers' Compensation Attorney to join a well-established North Carolina law firm. You will manage a full defense caseload, conduct depositions, draft motions, and represent clients before the NC Industrial Commission.

Excellent writing, organizational, and client-relations skills are essential. The ideal candidate has NC Bar admission and 2+ years of WC defense experience, with preference for depo/mediation exposure.