Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Asheville, NC. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of practice experience and will be licensed to practice law in North Carolina or have pending bar exam results. This role offers hands-on experience in civil litigation and direct client contact, with remote/hybrid options available post-training.

Duties

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• 1-5 years of prior workers' compensation experience encouraged.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina or pending bar exam results.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or better.

Certifications

• Bar license in North Carolina.

Skills

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Leadership training programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Mental health support resources.
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306