Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Myrtle Beach, SC. The position offers remote/hybrid options post-training. Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of practice experience and must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or have pending 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

• 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.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or better.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina.

Skills

• Team player with strong loyalty and integrity.
• Functional expertise in workers' compensation law.
• Flexibility and ability to set own schedule and goals.
• Strong work-life balance and growth opportunities.

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.