Logo
DeMayo Law Offices, LLP

Workers' Compensation Attorney (Relocation Assistance Available)

DeMayo Law Offices, LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245

Save Job

Workers' Compensation Attorney (Relocation Assistance Available) 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.

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

Qualifications

Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school

License to practice law in North Carolina

Minimum of 3 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

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

Experience using Litify software is preferred

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

Equal Opportunity Statement DeMayo Law Offices is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

#J-18808-Ljbffr