Workers’ Compensation Attorney, Charlotte, North Carolina

Workers’ Compensation Attorney
Charlotte, North Carolina

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Responsibilities of the Workers’ Compensation Attorney:
– Represent injured plaintiff-employees in their NC workers’ compensation cases
– Provide legal advice and legal representation to plaintiff-employees during each stage of their workers’ compensation case (i.e. pre- and post-litigation phase, discovery phase, settlement negotiation phase, and beyond)
– Assist injured plaintiff-employee in obtaining benefits under the NC Workers’ Compensation Act
– Litigate Workers’ Compensation cases at the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and Court of Appeals level
– Draft pleadings, discovery, orders and motions
– Negotiate with opposing side the terms and language of any settlement agreements and releases/job resignations on behalf of plaintiff-employee clients
– Draft briefs on behalf of plaintiff-employees at the Deputy Commissioner and Full Commission levels of the NC Industrial Commission and at the NC Court of Appeals level
– Oversee and manage Workers’ Compensation Case Managers and Paralegals

Requirements of the Workers’ Compensation Attorney:
– Juris Doctor from an ABA accredited law school
– Admission in good standing to North Carolina State Bar
– Minimum of five years’ legal experience in a Workers’ Compensation law firm and/or insurance defense firm; plaintiff’s side experience is preferred but not required
– Experience working on complex Workers’ Compensation claims
– Ability to work well in a fast-paced, demanding environment
– Exceptional analytical writing and verbal communication ability
– Outstanding interpersonal skills
– Must be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative to complete duties without supervision
– Excellent organizational skills and ability to multi-task
– Extensive knowledge of medical issues in contested and accepted Workers’ Compensation claims, and of the hearing process
– Ability to multitask while maintaining high attention to detail
– Knowledge of Microsoft Windows/Office and ability to learn and use various software programs
– Ability to prioritize job responsibilities to accommodate an ever-changing, fast-paced environment
– Experience using Litify software is preferred

Compensation and Benefits of the Workers’ Compensation Attorney:
– Competitive salary, commensurate with experience.
– Dental, health, and vision insurance.
– Long term disability insurance.
– Paid time off.
– 401k and employer matching.