Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney

gpac; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

HRA

FSA

401(k)

Student-loan repayment assistance

Pet insurance

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

gpac places an experienced workers' compensation defense associate with a respected Carolina litigation firm. The attorney will defend claims for employers and insurers across industries, with meaningful case ownership and direct client contact in a supportive team environment.

Key responsibilities include managing a defense caseload, analyzing claims, drafting pleadings, and taking depositions. North Carolina licensure and at least 2 years of workers' compensation experience are required, with

Qualifications

• Active North Carolina law license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of workers' compensation experience; defense experience preferred.
• Deposition and mediation experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, and oral-advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload with partner and staff support.
• Analyze claims, investigate facts, review medical records, and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, client reports, and settlement docs.
• Take depositions of parties, witnesses, medical providers, and experts.
• Represent employers, carriers, and administrators in mediations, hearings, and settlements.

Skills

2+ years workers' compensation

Defense experience preferred

Deposition & mediation experience

Strong research & writing

Independent work & collaboration

Relocation/commute to Charlotte

Education

Active North Carolina law license in good standing

Job description

A respected Carolinas litigation firm is seeking a workers' compensation defense associate for a confidential opportunity.

The Opportunity

The attorney will defend claims for employers and insurers across a range of industries while working directly with experienced partners. The role offers meaningful case ownership, client contact, and advocacy experience in a supportive team environment.

What You'll Do

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload with partner and staff support.
• Analyze new and existing claims, investigate facts, review medical records, and develop case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, client reports, and settlement documentation.
• Take depositions of parties, witnesses, medical providers, and experts.
• Represent employers, carriers, and administrators in mediations, hearings, and settlement negotiations.
• Maintain clear, timely communication with clients, including insurance adjusters and risk managers.
• Active North Carolina law license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of workers' compensation experience; defense experience is strongly preferred.
• Deposition and mediation experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, oral-advocacy, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners and staff.
• Ability to commute to or relocate to the Charlotte area before starting.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• HRA, FSA, 401(k), student-loan repayment assistance, and pet insurance.
• Paid holidays and three weeks of paid time off; eligibility and waiting periods may apply.
• A collaborative, multi-generational litigation platform with strong client relationships and regional resources.

What You'll Bring

• Active North Carolina law license in good standing.
• At least 2 years of workers' compensation experience; defense experience is strongly preferred.
• Deposition and mediation experience preferred.
• Strong research, writing, oral-advocacy, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with partners and staff.
• Ability to commute to or relocate to the Charlotte area before starting.
• Competitive compensation with performance-based opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• HRA, FSA, 401(k), student-loan repayment assistance, and pet insurance.
• Paid holidays and three weeks of paid time off; eligibility and waiting periods may apply.
• A collaborative, multi-generational litigation platform with strong client relationships and regional resources.

Why Consider This Opportunity

• Competitive compensation with performance-based opportunity.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, and long-term disability coverage.
• HRA, FSA, 401(k), student-loan repayment assistance, and pet insurance.
• Paid holidays and three weeks of paid time off; eligibility and waiting periods may apply.
• A collaborative, multi-generational litigation platform with strong client relationships and regional resources.

Equal Opportunity

The employer provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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.