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Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP · 1 month ago

Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation

Charlotte, NC, USA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP is a trusted legal partner specializing in workers' compensation. They are seeking an Associate Attorney to defend claims against employers, manage a caseload, conduct depositions, and represent clients in mediations and hearings.

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

Build relationships with a team of HGKG attorneys and clients including insurance adjusters and risk managers

Create and submit reports required by the client

Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client

Qualification

Licensed in North CarolinaDeposition experienceMediation experienceLegal writingResearch skillsInterpersonal skillsVerbal communicationOrganizational skillsSelf-motivated