Workers' Compensation Attorney

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

A well-established law firm is seeking a Workers' Compensation Attorney to join its growing practice in North Carolina. This role offers the opportunity to manage a full caseload while working closely with experienced partners representing employers and insurers across a wide range of industries. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation skills, excellent writing ability, and the ability to manage cases independently while maintaining strong client relationships.

Key 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

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

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays and PTO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.