Workers' Compensation Attorney

DeMayo Law Offices, LLP • Charlotte, NC

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About The Position

Join us in the fight for what’s right! DeMayo Law Offices is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney to represent injured plaintiff-employees in the handling of their North Carolina Workers’ Compensation cases at the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and North Carolina Court of Appeals level.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school
• License to practice law in North Carolina
• Minimum of 2 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 multi-task 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience using Litify software is preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Relocation Assistance
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Base life insurance paid by the firm plus supplemental option
• Short and long-term disability paid by the firm
• 401(k) with match
• PTO, plus holidays and paid volunteer time off
• Education and gym reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees