Workers' Compensation Defense Associate Attorney

gpac LLC.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

HRA

FSA

401(k)

Student-loan repayment assistance

Pet insurance

Paid holidays

Three weeks of paid time off

Job summary

gpac LLC. in Charlotte, NC seeks a workers' compensation defense associate to defend claims for employers and insurers. You will work with partners, own cases, and gain client-facing advocacy experience in a collaborative team.

Requirements include an active NC law license and at least 2 years of workers' comp experience, with deposition/mediation experience preferred. Must be able to commute or relocate to Charlotte; competitive compensation is offered with benefits.

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, oral-advocacy, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with partners and staff.
• Ability to commute to or relocate to the Charlotte area before starting.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Deposition experience

Mediation experience

Research & writing

Oral advocacy

Communication

Education

Active North Carolina law license

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.