Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP
Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation
Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Overview
Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation For more than 65 years, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP has built a strong tradition of representing business and industry with our comprehensive litigation services. With offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Asheville, North Carolina; and Columbia, South Carolina, Hedrick Gardner is one of the largest litigation and dispute management firms in the Carolinas. We are a top litigation defense firm, defending our clients’ interests inside and outside the courtroom, and tailoring representation to meet each client's needs through trial or early resolution. Client satisfaction is a priority. Associates in our workers’ compensation practice defend claims against employers in nearly every industry and represent 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 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 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. Currently licensed in the state of North Carolina. Strong writers with deposition and mediation experience preferred. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, have strong research, writing and verbal communication skills and be able to work independently. Prefer candidates that are organized and self-motivated. Work Environment: Indoor Office Setting; Hybrid work after an initial training period. Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work. Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Responsibilities
Defend workers’ compensation claims against employers in various industries. Manage caseloads 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; review and analyze medical records; develop case strategy. Respond to discovery; take depositions; attend hearings and mediations; negotiate settlements. Communicate with clients and colleagues; create and submit client reports; draft motions and briefs to support the client position. Qualifications
Currently licensed in North Carolina Strong writing, deposition and mediation experience preferred Excellent interpersonal skills; strong research, writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently; organized and self-motivated Job Details
Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice Note: The description may include additional context and related opportunities not listed here.
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Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation For more than 65 years, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP has built a strong tradition of representing business and industry with our comprehensive litigation services. With offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Asheville, North Carolina; and Columbia, South Carolina, Hedrick Gardner is one of the largest litigation and dispute management firms in the Carolinas. We are a top litigation defense firm, defending our clients’ interests inside and outside the courtroom, and tailoring representation to meet each client's needs through trial or early resolution. Client satisfaction is a priority. Associates in our workers’ compensation practice defend claims against employers in nearly every industry and represent 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 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 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. Currently licensed in the state of North Carolina. Strong writers with deposition and mediation experience preferred. Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, have strong research, writing and verbal communication skills and be able to work independently. Prefer candidates that are organized and self-motivated. Work Environment: Indoor Office Setting; Hybrid work after an initial training period. Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work. Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. Responsibilities
Defend workers’ compensation claims against employers in various industries. Manage caseloads 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; review and analyze medical records; develop case strategy. Respond to discovery; take depositions; attend hearings and mediations; negotiate settlements. Communicate with clients and colleagues; create and submit client reports; draft motions and briefs to support the client position. Qualifications
Currently licensed in North Carolina Strong writing, deposition and mediation experience preferred Excellent interpersonal skills; strong research, writing and verbal communication skills Ability to work independently; organized and self-motivated Job Details
Seniority level: Associate Employment type: Full-time Job function: Legal Industries: Law Practice Note: The description may include additional context and related opportunities not listed here.
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