Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant

Teague Campbell; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Free term life insurance

Medical and dependent care flexible FS

401k plan with employer match

Disability insurance

Paid holidays/vacation

Casual dress code

Job summary

Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham seeks an experienced Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to support our NC workers' compensation attorneys. You will help manage claims, file documents, and coordinate with NCIC proceedings.

Ideal candidates have 1-3 years of experience, knowledge of NCIC rules, strong writing and organizational skills, and familiarity with NetDocuments. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement with some remote work as the team transitions to a new Charlotte office.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of workers’ compensation experience.
• Knowledge of NCIC rules, forms, and e-filing.
• Organizes legal documents for court proceedings.
• Effective communication with court personnel.
• Schedules and updates attorney calendars.
• Polished written and verbal communication.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with NetDocuments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and case management support to Workers’ Compensation attorneys.
• Navigate NCIC filings and procedures on claims.
• Assist with scheduling and updating attorney calendars.
• File and organize documents for court proceedings.

Skills

Workers' compensation experience

NCIC rules

Document management

Court communications

Calendar management

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

NetDocuments

Tools

NetDocuments

Job description

Teague Campbell Dennis & Gorham, a growing civil litigation firm with offices throughout North Carolina, is seeking an experienced Workers' Compensation Legal Assistant to join our team.

This role provides comprehensive administrative and case management support to our Workers' Compensation attorneys, helping navigate claims smoothly through the North Carolina Industrial Commission (NCIC).

The Ideal Candidate

• Has ideally 1-3 years of workers’ compensation experience
• Possesses a good understanding of NCIC rules, procedures, forms, and e-filing procedures
• Organizes legal documents in preparation for court proceedings
• Communicates effectively with various court personnel
• Assists with scheduling and updating attorney calendars
• Exhibits polished written and verbal communication skills
• Possesses strong organizational skills
• Has excellent computer skills, with preferred experience using NetDocuments
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask under tight deadlines.

• Medical, dental and vision benefits
• Free term life insurance
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• 401k plan with employer match
• Free short-term and long-term disability
• Paid holidays/vacation
• Casual dress code

This position will initially be mostly remote while the firm transitions from its current shared office space in Belmont, NC to a dedicated office location in western Charlotte, NC. The firm expects that move to occur in 2027. Once the new Charlotte office opens, this position is expected to follow a hybrid schedule, working both remotely and in-office based on business needs. Candidates should be willing and able to commute to the new western Charlotte location.

Teague Campbell is an equal employment opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply. We value diversity and inclusion in our workplace.