Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Raleigh, NC. The role offers hands-on experience in civil litigation with responsibilities from case inception to trial, including direct client contact. Candidates should have 1-5 years of experience and must be licensed to practice in North Carolina or pending results.

Benefits include paid parental leave, comprehensive health insurance, and leadership training programs, with possible remote or hybrid work options post-training.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of practice experience in workers' compensation preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending bar exam results.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Strong communication and negotiation skills

Proficiency in legal research and writing

Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview: A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Raleigh, NC. The position offers hands‑on experience in civil litigation, from case inception to trial, with direct client contact. Remote or hybrid work options may be available after initial training and integration.

Duties

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• 1‑5 years of practice experience in workers' compensation preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending bar exam results.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced work environment.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

• Bar license in North Carolina.

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and writing.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Leadership training programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Mental health support resources.
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.