Workers' Compensation Attorney

Join us in the fight for what’s right! DeMayo Law Offices is seeking a Workers’ Compensation Attorney to represent injured plaintiff-employees in the handling of their North Carolina Workers’ Compensation cases at the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and North Carolina Court of Appeals level. ResponsibilitiesRepresent injured plaintiff-employees in their NC workers’ compensation casesProvide legal advice and legal representation to plaintiff-employees during each stage of their workers’ compensation case (i.e. pre- and post-litigation phase, discovery phase, settlement negotiation phase, and beyond)Assist injured plaintiff-employee in obtaining benefits under the NC Workers’ Compensation ActLitigate Workers’ Compensation cases at the Deputy Commissioner, Full Commission, and Court of Appeals levelDraft pleadings, discovery, orders and motionsNegotiate with opposing side the terms and language of any settlement agreements and releases/job resignations on behalf of plaintiff-employee clientsDraft briefs on behalf of plaintiff-employees at the Deputy Commissioner and Full Commission levels of the NC Industrial Commission and at the NC Court of Appeals levelOversee and manage Workers’ Compensation Case Managers and Paralegals QualificationsJuris Doctorate from an accredited law schoolLicense to practice law in North CarolinaMinimum of five years’ legal experience in a Workers’ Compensation law firm and/or insurance defense firm; plaintiff’s side experience is preferred but not requiredExperience working on complex Workers’ Compensation claimsAbility to work well in a fast-paced, demanding environmentExceptional analytical writing and verbal communication ability Outstanding interpersonal skillsMust be self-motivated and demonstrate initiative to complete duties without supervisionExcellent organizational skills and ability to multi-taskExtensive knowledge of medical issues in contested and accepted Workers’ Compensation claims, and of the hearing processAbility to multi-task while maintaining high attention to detailKnowledge of Microsoft Windows/Office and ability to learn and use various software programsAbility to prioritize job responsibilities to accommodate an ever-changing, fast-paced environmentExperience using Litify software is preferred BenefitsCompetitive compensationMedical, dental, and vision insuranceBase life insurance paid by the firm plus supplemental optionShort and long-term disability paid by the firm401(k) with matchPTO, plus holidays and paid volunteer time offEducation and gym reimbursement Equal Opportunity StatementDeMayo Law Offices is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.