Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP
Experienced Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation
Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Experienced Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation
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Company Description
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\'ve earned our reputation as a top litigation defense firm through our accomplishments in the courtroom. Our attorneys aggressively defend our clients’ interest inside and outside the courtroom, and tailor the representation to meet each client\'s needs either through a trial or negotiating an early resolution. Client satisfaction is always a priority.
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
Perform legal analysis on new and existing workers\' compensation claims
Investigate cases and review medical records
Develop case strategy and respond to discovery
Draft motions, take depositions, and attend hearings and mediations
Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
Communicate with clients, insurers, and risk managers; prepare reports and briefs
Qualifications
3 - 6 years\' experience in Workers\' Compensation Defense Litigation required
Currently licensed in state of North Carolina
Strong writers with deposition and mediation experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal, research, writing and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently
Organized and self-motivated
Additional Information
Work Environment: Indoor Office Setting; Hybrid work after an initial training period
Benefits: Student Loan Repayment Assistance, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, HRA, FSA, 401K, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of PTO
Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply; Only full-time employees eligible
Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
Note: This description consolidates core responsibilities and qualifications and omits non-essential postings and extraneous content.
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Company Description
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\'ve earned our reputation as a top litigation defense firm through our accomplishments in the courtroom. Our attorneys aggressively defend our clients’ interest inside and outside the courtroom, and tailor the representation to meet each client\'s needs either through a trial or negotiating an early resolution. Client satisfaction is always a priority.
Job Description
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.
Responsibilities
Perform legal analysis on new and existing workers\' compensation claims
Investigate cases and review medical records
Develop case strategy and respond to discovery
Draft motions, take depositions, and attend hearings and mediations
Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients
Communicate with clients, insurers, and risk managers; prepare reports and briefs
Qualifications
3 - 6 years\' experience in Workers\' Compensation Defense Litigation required
Currently licensed in state of North Carolina
Strong writers with deposition and mediation experience preferred
Excellent interpersonal, research, writing and verbal communication skills; ability to work independently
Organized and self-motivated
Additional Information
Work Environment: Indoor Office Setting; Hybrid work after an initial training period
Benefits: Student Loan Repayment Assistance, Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, HRA, FSA, 401K, Pet Insurance, Paid Holidays, 3 weeks of PTO
Benefit Conditions: Waiting period may apply; Only full-time employees eligible
Ability to commute/relocate: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Legal
Industries
Legal Services
Note: This description consolidates core responsibilities and qualifications and omits non-essential postings and extraneous content.
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