Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will have 0-5 years of practice experience and must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or have pending bar exam results. This role offers hands-on experience, direct client contact, and a supportive work environment.

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

• 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.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina.

Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• 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.

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