Attorney - Workers' compensation claims

Distro

$100K — $140K *
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Licensed to practice law in North Carolina
  • Minimum of 2 years experience in workers' compensation (preferably plaintiff-side)
  • Experience with complex workers' compensation cases
  • Strong understanding of medical issues related to claims
  • Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
  • Self-motivated and capable of independent work

Responsibilities

  • Represent injured employees in workers' compensation claims across North Carolina
  • Manage cases from pre-litigation through appeals
  • Litigate cases before various legal bodies including Deputy Commissioner and Court of Appeals
  • Draft pleadings, motions, and appellate briefs
  • Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients' interests
  • Guide clients through the legal process with clarity
  • Collaborate with case managers and paralegals

Benefits

  • Opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of injured employees
  • Engagement with complex legal cases
  • Collaborative work environment with case managers and paralegals
  • Focus on professional growth and independent case ownership
Full Job Description
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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$100,000 - $140,000 a year

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