Experienced Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLPCharlotte, NC
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About The Position

Associates in our workers’ compensation practice defend claims against employers in nearly every industry and represent the interest of the client with the support of one or more partners. This position handles a caseload, manages deadlines, conducts depositions of parties, lay witnesses, medical providers and experts; represents clients in mediations, drafts briefs and motions, prepares for and conducts and argues in hearings before an administrative commission. Daily responsibilities include performing legal analysis on new and existing claims, investigating cases, reviewing and analyzing medical records, developing case strategy, responding to discovery, drafting of motions, taking depositions, attending hearings, attending mediations and negotiating settlements. Building relationships with a team of HGKG attorneys as well as a host of clients including insurance adjusters and risk managers is critical to success. Ongoing communication includes creating and submitting reports required by the client, motions and briefs required to support the position of the client and negotiation of settlements on behalf of the client.

Requirements

  • 3 - 6 years' experience in Workers' Compensation Defense Litigation
  • Currently licensed in the state of North Carolina
  • Strong writing skills with deposition and mediation experience
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong research, writing, and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work independently

Nice To Haves

  • Organized and self-motivated candidates preferred

Responsibilities

  • Defend claims against employers in workers’ compensation cases
  • Manage a caseload and deadlines
  • Conduct depositions of parties, lay witnesses, medical providers, and experts
  • Represent clients in mediations
  • Draft briefs and motions
  • Prepare for and conduct hearings before an administrative commission
  • Perform legal analysis on new and existing claims
  • Investigate cases and review medical records
  • Develop case strategy and respond to discovery
  • Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client
  • Build relationships with clients and team members

Benefits

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • 401K
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • 3 weeks of PTO
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