Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP · 13 hours ago
Experienced Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation
Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP is a reputable legal firm with a strong history in North and South Carolina, focusing on strategic defense and client engagement. They are seeking an Experienced Associate Attorney to manage workers' compensation claims, conduct legal analysis, and represent clients in various legal proceedings while building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Consulting
Responsibilities
Handle a caseload
Manage deadlines
Conduct depositions of parties, lay witnesses, medical providers and experts
Represent clients in mediations
Draft briefs and motions
Prepare for and conduct and argue in hearings before an administrative commission
Perform legal analysis on new and existing claims
Investigate cases
Review and analyze medical records
Develop case strategy
Respond to discovery
Draft motions
Take depositions
Attend hearings
Attend mediations
Negotiate settlements
Create and submit reports required by the client
Draft motions and briefs required to support the position of the client
Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client
Qualification
Required
3 - 6 years' experience in Workers' Compensation Defense Litigation required
Currently licensed in state of North Carolina
Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills
Strong research, writing and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently
Preferred
Strong Writers With Deposition And Mediation Experience Preferred
Prefer candidates that are organized and self-motivated
Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Assistance
Medical
Dental
Vision
Life
Short-term Disability
Long-term Disability
HRA
FSA
401K
Pet Insurance
Paid Holidays
3 weeks of PTO