Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation - Wilmington

For more than 65 years, Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP has built a strong tradition of representing business and industry with our comprehensive litigation services. With offices in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wilmington, and Asheville, North Carolina; and Columbia, South Carolina, Hedrick Gardner is one of the largest litigation and dispute management firms in the Carolinas.

We've earned our reputation as a top litigation defense firm through our accomplishments in the courtroom. Our attorneys aggressively defend our clients’ interest inside and outside the courtroom, and tailor the representation to meet each client's needs either through a trial or negotiating an early resolution. Client satisfaction is always a priority.

Associates in our workers’ compensation practice defend claims against employers in nearly every industry and represent the interest of the client with the support of one or more partners.  This position handles a caseload, manages deadlines, conducts depositions of parties, lay witnesses, medical providers and experts; represents clients in mediations, drafts briefs and motions, prepares for and conducts and argues in hearings before an administrative commission. Daily responsibilities include performing legal analysis on new and existing claims, investigating cases, reviewing and analyzing medical records, developing case strategy, responding to discovery, drafting of motions, taking depositions, attending hearings, attending mediations and negotiating settlements.  Building relationships with a team of HGKG attorneys as well as a host of clients including insurance adjusters and risk managers is critical to success.  Ongoing communication includes creating and submitting reports required by the client, motions and briefs required to support the position of the client and negotiation of settlements on behalf of the client.

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this position. Activities, duties, and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

•  Must be currently licensed in North Carolina. 
• Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, have strong research, writing and verbal communication skills and be able to work independently.
• Strong writers with deposition and mediation experience preferred.  
• 4-6 years of experience within workers' compensation defense.
• Prefer candidates that are organized and self-motivated.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds on occasion
• Position requires sitting for more than 2/3 of the time
• Positon requires a small amount of bending and reaching to access supplies and equipment
• Work is performed in an office environment with a modest level of noise
• Position requires ability to focus on a computer monitor for extended periods of time
• Position requires enough mobility to move from one area of the office to another at a moderate pace periodically

Work Environment:

• Well-Lighted/Ventilated Environment
• Air Conditioned/Heated Environment
• Monday to Friday
• Indoor Office Setting

Benefits:

• Paid Holidays
• Long-term Disability
• 401K
• Short-term Disability
• Pet Insurance
• HRA
• PTO Accrual
• Life
• Dental
• Vision
• Educational Assistance
• Medical
• FSA

Benefit Conditions:

• Only full-time employees eligible
• Waiting period may apply

Ability to commute/relocate:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.