Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Asheville, NC. The role offers hands-on experience in civil litigation, from case inception to trial, with direct client contact. Remote or hybrid work options may be available after initial training and integration.

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 practice experience in workers' compensation preferred.
• Must be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending bar exam results.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

• Bar license in North Carolina.

Skills

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.

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.