Job Description

Position Overview

Seeking a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney to join our growing practice. This role offers the opportunity to manage a full caseload while working closely with experienced partners and a collaborative team.

The ideal candidate will be hands-on, client-focused, and comfortable handling all aspects of workers’ compensation defense litigation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of workers’ compensation defense matters
• Conduct depositions (parties, witnesses, medical providers, and experts)
• Represent clients in mediations, hearings, and administrative proceedings
• Draft motions, briefs, and other legal pleadings
• Analyze claims, review medical records, and develop case strategies
• Respond to and manage discovery
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
• Maintain strong communication with clients, including insurance adjusters and risk managers
• Prepare and submit client reports and case updates

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina
• 2+ years of workers’ compensation experience required
• Deposition and mediation experience strongly preferred
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to manage cases independently and meet deadlines
• Highly organized and self-motivated

Work Environment

• Office-based with hybrid flexibility after initial training period

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• 3 Weeks Paid Time Off

Eligibility and waiting periods may apply.

If you are a motivated and skilled attorney looking for a rewarding career in a supportive and innovative environment, I want to hear from you! Please submit your resume or email me at mark.meriweather@gogpac.com to learn more!

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. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.