Job Overview
A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Mount Pleasant, SC. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of practice experience and be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or have pending bar exam results. This role offers hands-on experience in civil litigation and client interaction, with hybrid work 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
- 4-5 years of prior insurance defense experience preferred.
- 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.
- Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work.
Education
Juris Doctorate or equivalent.
Certifications
Licensed to practice law in South Carolina or pending bar exam results.
Skills
- Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.
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.