Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Asheville, NC. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of practice experience and will be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending bar exam results. This role offers hands-on experience in civil litigation and direct client contact, with remote/hybrid options available post-training.

Duties

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of prior workers' compensation experience encouraged.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or pending bar exam results.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or better.

Certifications

• Bar license in North Carolina.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Leadership training programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Mental health support resources.
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

This law firm is an insurance defense firm with 12 offices and 140 lawyers to serve clients across the Southeast United States.