Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP · 1 day ago
Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation
Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP is a trusted legal partner throughout North and South Carolina, specializing in workers' compensation defense. The Associate Attorney will manage a caseload, conduct depositions, represent clients in mediations, and draft legal documents while building 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 and negotiate settlements
Build relationships with a team of HGKG attorneys as well as a host of clients including insurance adjusters and risk managers
Create and submit reports required by the client, motions and briefs required to support the position of the client and negotiate settlements on behalf of the client
Qualification
Required
2+ years' experience in Workers' Compensation Defense Litigation required
Currently licensed in state of South 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