Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Greenville, SC. The ideal candidate will have 1-5 years of practice experience and 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.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Education

• Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina.

Skills

• Thought-provoking and dedicated team player.
• Functional expert with the ability to make an impact.

Benefits

• Membership track with defined benchmarks.
• Formal mentorship structure.
• Hybrid work options.
• 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.

As a law firm driven by metrics, the attorney here protect the needs of insurance companies with an exclusive focus on insurance defense. Their offices are located in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, and Tennessee.