Partner - Workers' Compensation Defense

LeoForce; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Opportunities

Retirement Contribution

Excellent Benefits

Job summary

LeoForce is seeking a Senior Partner level attorney to lead our Workers' Compensation defense practice in North Carolina. You will represent clients through all litigation stages, develop defense strategies, and drive settlements while managing a high-volume caseload.

Ideal candidates have a JD, NC license, 8+ years of WC defense, and a portable file base of 50+. Strong negotiation, writing, and analytical skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in North Carolina.
• 8+ years of workers' compensation defense experience.
• Portable business with at least 50 transferrable case files.
• Proven defense strategies and successful resolutions.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and work under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and writing skills.
• Team player and independent worker.
• High integrity and professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in all stages of Workers' Compensation litigation.
• Develop and implement defense strategies and negotiate settlements.
• Handle a high volume of cases from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and analysis, drafting pleadings and motions.
• Provide legal advice, interpret laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Participate in trials, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and hearings.
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and assistants to work efficiently.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Workers' Compensation laws.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients, judges, and opposing counsel.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Legal research

Writing

Teamwork

Independent work

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Partner - Workers' Compensation Defense

Experience: Senior Level
Salary: $175,000 - $225,000 per year

Job Details

• Representing our clients in all stages of Workers' Compensation litigation.
• Developing and implementing defense strategies and negotiating settlements.
• Handling a high volume of cases from inception through resolution.
• Conducting legal research and analysis, drafting pleadings and motions.
• Providing legal advice to our clients, interpreting laws, rulings, and regulations.
• Participating in trials, depositions, arbitrations, mediations, and hearings.
• Working closely with other attorneys, paralegals, and legal assistants to ensure cases are handled efficiently.
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of Workers' Compensation laws and regulations.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients, judges, and opposing counsel.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice in North Carolina.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in workers' compensation defense.
• Portable business with a minimum of 50 transferrable case files.
• Proven track record of successful defense strategies and case resolutions.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Ability to handle a high volume of cases and work under pressure.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• High level of integrity and professional ethics.

A bit about us:

We are a midsize law firm representing clients across a variety of fields and industries such as business, employment, real estate, construction, commercial, and workers' compensation.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Bonus Opportunities
• Retirement Contribution
• Excellent Benefits