Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC); Asheville (NC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus

Health insurance

Paid parental leave

Leadership training

Hybrid/remote work

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC), a civil litigation firm with 31 years of experience, seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney for its Asheville, NC office. The role involves managing all phases of civil litigation, from case inception to trial, within a structured mentorship environment.

Requirements include 1-5 years of legal practice and NC licensure or pending NC bar results; strong organizational and interpersonal skills; autonomy; and an AI-driven legal innovation mindset.

Qualifications

• Experience: 1-5 years of legal practice.
• Licensure: Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending North Carolina bar exam results.
• Skills: Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously, and a mindset geared toward AI-driven legal innovation.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Manage discovery, including document production and responses.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and discovery events.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial.
• Collaborate with and delegate tasks to paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Autonomy

AI-driven legal innovation

Job description

Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities

1-5 years of practice experience; must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending North Carolina bar exam results.

Contextual Overview

McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC), a civil litigation firm with 31 years of experience, is seeking a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney for its Asheville, NC office. The role involves managing all phases of civil litigation, from case inception to trial, within a structured mentorship environment.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• Experience: 1-5 years of legal practice.
• Licensure: Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending North Carolina bar exam results.
• Skills: Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, ability to work autonomously, and a mindset geared toward AI-driven legal innovation.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Manage discovery, including document production and responses.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and discovery events.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial.
• Collaborate with and delegate tasks to paralegals and legal assistants.

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Competitive salary with monthly bonus opportunities. Benefits include paid parental leave, health insurance, and leadership training.

Full-time. Hybrid/remote options are available following an initial training and integration period.