About this role
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 #HireFinder #LI-PROMOTED #LI-Remote