Description:

Demonstrates critical thinking, judgment and decision-making skills
Strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with diverse range of clients, attorneys and staff
Professional and highly motivated
Advanced technology skills for a paperless environment
2-3 years of workers' compensation defense experience preferred; candidates with at least a year of defense experience will be considered as well
Top quality writing skills; strong academic credentials
North Carolina State Bar License and a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school

You will work with an experienced partner/mentor to represent corporate and insurer clients on workers' compensation claims. This may include evaluating and advising clients on pertinent issues and the optimum path to resolve claims as well as representation in litigation by appearing at hearings, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings. The associate attorney will communicate with client representatives and claims representatives, create and submit reports required by the client, prepare motions and briefs required to support the position of the client, and negotiate settlements on behalf of the client.