Workers’ Compensation Attorney

Your Role We are looking for a Workers' Compensation Attorney who is ready to take ownership of cases, advocate with purpose, and make a meaningful impact in the lives of injured employees across North Carolina. In this position, you will represent plaintiff-employees throughout every stage of their workers' compensation claims — from initial case handling through litigation and appeals. You will play a critical role in securing benefits and delivering strong legal outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent injured employees in North Carolina workers' compensation claims
• Manage cases across all phases, including pre-litigation, discovery, settlement negotiations, and appeals
• Litigate cases before the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and North Carolina Court of Appeals
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and appellate briefs
• Negotiate settlements and advocate for favorable outcomes on behalf of clients
• Guide clients through the legal process with clarity and confidence
• Oversee and collaborate with case managers and paralegals

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in workers' compensation (plaintiff or defense; plaintiff-side preferred)
• Experience handling complex workers' compensation claims
• Strong understanding of medical issues and hearing processes in these cases
• Excellent analytical, writing, and communication skills
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently
• Experience with Litify is a plus

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