Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

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Job Overview:
A well-established law firm is seeking a dedicated Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney to join their team in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of experience and be licensed to practice law in South Carolina. This position offers opportunities for mentorship, career growth, and hybrid work options, ensuring a healthy work-life balance while engaging in a fast-paced legal environment.

Location:
Columbia, SC

Duties:

• Assess new workers' compensation cases and 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 detailed reports

• Negotiate settlements and secure authority for case progression

• Prepare cases for trial as necessary

• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants to ensure efficient case handling

Requirements:

• 1-5 years of experience in workers' compensation or insurance defense (preferred)

• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to manage multiple tasks independently with minimal supervision

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; familiarity with database management systems is a plus

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment and maintain effective communication

• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

Education:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Certifications:

• Admitted to the South Carolina Bar

Skills:

• Workers' compensation law

• Insurance defense experience (preferred)

• Legal research and writing

• Discovery management

• Client communication and relationship-building

• Negotiation and settlement skills

• Trial preparation

Benefits:

• Paid parental leave

• Leadership training programs

• Comprehensive health insurance

• Casual dress code

• Mental health support resources

• Employee resource groups promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)

• Hybrid work options to support work-life balance

• Competitive compensation package

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
400 Perimeter Center Ter NE Ste 900
Atlanta
Georgia
United States 30346
Phone : 770-450-2000
Fax : (213) 895-7306