Description:

You're an attorney who doesn't just practice law — you lead with it.

You know how to drive results in high-stakes cases, but you also know that real leadership means raising the bar for others. You've mentored teams, managed tough conversations, and built a reputation for clarity, consistency, and client-centered results. You don't dodge challenges — you solve them. And you do it all without sacrificing your edge, your ethics, or your empathy.

If this sounds like you, keep reading.

What You'll Do:
Lead a High-Performing Legal Team

Oversee a team of 8+ personal injury attorneys across pre-litigation and litigation.
Set and uphold clear legal standards — ensuring consistency, quality, and ethical excellence.
Provide tactical feedback, mentorship, and real-time coaching to attorneys at all levels.

Drive Operational Excellence

Own team performance metrics — including case velocity, revenue goals, and litigation success rates.
Identify bottlenecks and resolve them before they impact client outcomes.
Partner with firm leadership on workflow, staffing, and systemic improvements.
Support hiring, onboarding, and development of legal talent.

Step In Strategically

Lead complex or high-impact cases as needed, from strategy through settlement or trial.
Review legal work product, discovery plans, pleadings, motions, and expert strategy.
Ensure communication standards are upheld across all client touchpoints.

Mentor and Develop

Provide thoughtful leadership and development for junior and mid-level attorneys.
Support our law student programs through mentorship and oversight.

Model the Culture

Lead with integrity, transparency, and urgency — and expect the same from your team.
Be a cultural touchstone: direct, fair, client-focused, and outcome-driven.

What you bring:
Experience:

Active South Carolina Bar license (required).
5–7+ years of plaintiff-side personal injury experience, including litigation.
1+ years in a supervisory or management role.
Experience mentoring attorneys, managing teams, and navigating both high-volume and high-complexity cases.
Comfort with modern legal tech: Filevine, Salesforce, and AI-enhanced tools a plus.

Traits We Admire

Relentless accountability. You follow through. You expect results.
Strategic thinking. You see patterns, fix problems, and move fast.
Confident communication. You don't shy away from hard conversations — and you know how to have them constructively.
Growth mindset. You lead with curiosity, adapt quickly, and welcome innovation.
Team-first. You check your ego, elevate others, and collaborate well.
High expectations. You believe excellence is a habit — not an act.