Growth-Focused NC Workers' Comp Defense Associate Attorney

gpac LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

HRA

FSA

401(k)

Student-loan repayment assistance

Pet insurance

Paid holidays

Three weeks of paid time off

Job summary

gpac LLC. in Charlotte, NC seeks a workers' compensation defense associate to defend claims for employers and insurers. You will work with partners, own cases, and gain client-facing advocacy experience in a collaborative team.

Requirements include an active NC law license and at least 2 years of workers' comp experience, with deposition/mediation experience preferred. Must be able to commute or relocate to Charlotte; competitive compensation is offered with benefits.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina law license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of workers' compensation experience; defense experience preferred.
• Deposition and mediation experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, oral-advocacy, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with partners and staff.
• Ability to commute to or relocate to the Charlotte area before starting.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload with partner and staff support.
• Analyze new and existing claims, investigate facts, review medical records, and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, client reports, and settlement documentation.
• Take depositions of parties, witnesses, medical providers, and experts.
• Represent employers, carriers, and administrators in mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with clients, including insurance adjusters and risk managers.

Skills

Deposition experience

Mediation experience

Research & writing

Oral advocacy

Communication

Education

Active North Carolina law license

Job description

gpac LLC. in Charlotte, NC seeks a workers' compensation defense associate to defend claims for employers and insurers. You will work with partners, own cases, and gain client-facing advocacy experience in a collaborative team.

Requirements include an active NC law license and at least 2 years of workers' comp experience, with deposition/mediation experience preferred. Must be able to commute or relocate to Charlotte; competitive compensation is offered with benefits.