Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Myrtle Beach, SC. The position offers hands-on experience and direct client contact, with remote/hybrid options available post-training. Candidates should have 1-5 years of practice experience and be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or awaiting bar exam results.

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

• 1-5 years of workers' compensation experience preferred.
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina or pending bar exam results.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

• Bar license in South Carolina.

Skills

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.

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.

This law firm is driven by metrics to meet the specific insurance defense needs of their clients. Their offices are located North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and Massachusetts.