DeMayo Law Offices, LLP
Workers' Compensation Attorney (Relocation Assistance Available)
DeMayo Law Offices, LLP, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States, 28245
Workers' Compensation Attorney (Relocation Assistance Available)
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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.
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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.
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