Description:
Overview:A Mid-Sized Civil and Commercial Litigation Law Firm has an immediate opening for a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney licensed in South Carolina with the option to work out of its Columbia, SC or Charlotte, NC office. We are looking for a candidate with five or more years of experience. Having transportable business is not required but a plus.
A Mid-Sized Civil and Commercial Litigation Law Firm is a boutique civil law litigation firm founded in 1990, offering a supportive, collegial, small-firm atmosphere. As an EOE/AA employer, A Mid-Sized Civil and Commercial Litigation Law Firm does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status of a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or other protected class.
You will work with an experienced partner/mentor to represent corporate and insurer clients on workers' compensation claims. This may include evaluating and advising clients on pertinent issues and the optimum path to resolve claims as well as representation in litigation by appearing at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings. You will communicate with client representatives and claims representatives, create and submit reports required by the client, prepare motions and briefs required to support the position of the client, and negotiate settlements on behalf of the client.
Requirements:
A JD degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to the South Carolina State Bar is required.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients, attorneys, and staff. A minimum of two of workers' compensation defense experience is preferred, and candidates with more experience will be considered as well.
