Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

gpac; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Telemedicine

Mental health resources

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney in North Carolina to independently manage a defense caseload within a collaborative, well-supported environment.

You will handle depositions, mediations, and hearings, building relationships with clients while contributing to business development and maintaining a paperless workflow. This role offers professional growth and strong team support.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of workers' compensation or relevant litigation experience.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice in North Carolina.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to collaborative success.

Responsibilities

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload with autonomy and sound judgment.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and hearings; successfully try cases as needed.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with assigned clients.
• Participate in business development and marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Utilize technology to efficiently manage files and clients within a paperless environment.

Skills

Experience in workers' compensation

Licensed in NC

Communication skills

Time management

Team-oriented

Job description

A growing and well-respected practice is seeking a Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney to join its team. This role offers the chance to independently manage a defense caseload while working in a collaborative, well-supported environment with strong professional development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a workers' compensation defense caseload with autonomy and sound judgment.
• Conduct depositions, mediations, and hearings; successfully try cases as needed.
• Build and maintain strong, professional relationships with assigned clients.
• Participate in business development and marketing initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Utilize technology to efficiently manage files and clients within a paperless environment.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of workers' compensation or relevant litigation experience.
• Licensed and in good standing to practice in North Carolina.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly organized with strong time-management skills.
• Team-oriented with a commitment to collaborative success.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement options.
• 401(k) with employer matching and additional retirement incentives.
• Telemedicine, disability coverage, mental health resources, and other supportive benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and long-term career development.

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.