The attorney will represent injured employees in North Carolina workers' compensation claims through all legal processes, including litigation and appeals, ensuring favorable outcomes for clients.
Your Role We are looking for a Workers' Compensation Attorney who is ready to take ownership of cases, advocate with purpose, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of injured employees across North Carolina. In this position, you will represent plaintiff-employees throughout every stage of their workers' compensation claims — from initial case handling through litigation and appeals. You will play a critical role in securing benefits and delivering strong legal outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
• Represent injured employees in North Carolina workers' compensation claims
• Manage cases across all phases, including pre-litigation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and appeals
• Litigate cases before the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and North Carolina Court of Appeals
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and appellate briefs
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for favorable outcomes on behalf of clients
• Guide clients through the legal process with clarity and confidence
• Oversee and collaborate with case managers and paralegals
Qualifications
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in workers' compensation (plaintiff or defense; plaintiff-side preferred)
• Experience handling complex workers' compensation claims
• Strong understanding of medical issues and hearing processes in these cases
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Experience with Litify is a plus
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