Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Blast Talent LLC; North Carolina; Remote; USD 80,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance (emr

401(k) with matching

PTO 15 days

Career growth to office leadership

Work-life balance

Job summary

Blast Talent LLC in North Carolina seeks a licensed attorney to join its workers’ compensation practice in a 100% remote capacity. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, independent case ownership, and opportunity for growth into a leadership role within a regional firm.

Candidates must hold an active North Carolina Bar license, possess a JD, and have 2–4+ years of workers’ compensation experience.

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina Bar in good standing.
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.
• 2–4+ years of legal practice, workers’ compensation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and defend an active caseload of North Carolina workers’ compensation matters for employers, insurers, and related clients.
• Develop case strategy with experienced attorneys and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Handle all phases of litigation including discovery, motions, hearings, mediations, depositions, and case preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal correspondence, settlement documents, and filings.
• Conduct legal research and analyze claims, medical records, exposure, and related issues.
• Communicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders regarding case status and next steps.
• Maintain accurate case records, reporting, billing, and deadlines while pursuing timely resolutions.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Negotiation

Advocacy

Organization

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

Job description

A well-established regional defense firm is seeking a North Carolina licensed attorney to join its workers’ compensation practice in a 100% remote capacity. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, independent case ownership, and the flexibility of a remote practice within a collaborative regional firm with opportunity for growth into a leadership role for the right candidate.

The Company

• A well-respected regional defense firm serving employers, insurers, self-insured organizations, and other business clients.
• Maintains long-standing client relationships and a practical, high-quality defense practice.
• Provides a collaborative environment with strong support and long-term professional growth.
• Fast-paced and deadline-driven culture, the team is laid-back, organized, moves with a purpose and multi-tasks efficiently.

The Compensation

• $80-125K Base Compensation Range Commensurate with Experience
• Eligible for Monthly Bonus Based on Hours Billed & Annual Bonus Based on Amount Collected

The Location

• Role is 100% Remote, Direct Hire & Full Time (Part Time Considered for the Right Candidate)
• Candidate Should Reside in NC or Proximate Surrounding Areas (e.g. Rock Hill, Fort Mill, SC)

The Benefits

• Employer-Sponsored Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (60% Premium Employer-Paid); Dependent Coverage Available (Employee Paid)
• 401(k) with 100% Match on First 3% & 50% Match on Next 4-5%
• 15 Days PTO (Pro-Rated by Start Date) + Company Holidays
• Career Growth Path to Office Leadership as the NC Team Expands
• Family-Friendly Culture that Prioritizes Work-Life Balance
• Meaningful Compensation Upside Available in Year One

The Role

• Manage and defend an active caseload of North Carolina workers’ compensation matters for employers, insurers, third-party administrators, self-insured entities, and other clients.
• Develop case strategy with experienced attorneys and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, investigations, motion practice, hearings, mediations, depositions, and case preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal correspondence, settlement documents, and filings with administrative agencies and courts.
• Conduct legal research and analyze claims, medical records, compensability, exposure, and related issues.
• Communicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders regarding case status, risk, strategy, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate case records, reporting, billing, and litigation deadlines while pursuing timely, cost-effective resolutions when appropriate.

The Background Profile

• Active member in good standing with the North Carolina Bar required
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 2-4+ years of legal practice experience required
• Workers’ compensation experience preferred; defense-side experience is a strong plus
• Willing and able to work remotely within the state of North Carolina; very limited travel required
• Ability to meet the firm’s hourly billing requirements (~40 hours/week)

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly responsive and communicative; slow communication is the leading cause of lost clients with adjusters
• Ability to operate independently, manage an active caseload, and consistently meet hourly billing requirements and litigation deadlines in a fully remote environment
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, advocacy, organization, and client-service skills
• Practical, collaborative, responsive, detail-oriented, and dependable with sound judgment and a strong sense of ownership