Associate Attorney – Personal Injury

Joe Cunningham Law, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid time off

Direct mentorship from firm leadership

Training and support for early-career

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Joe Cunningham Law, LLC, a fast-growing personal injury firm in Charleston, is seeking an early-career attorney to own client matters from day one and work directly with firm leadership.

You will manage cases from intake through resolution, with training provided if PI experience is limited. The role includes collaboration with trial teams and case-management systems as the firm scales.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to or eligibility for South Carolina admission.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail; able to juggle multiple cases and deadlines.
• Comfort communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance adjusters.
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement or litigation.
• Keep clients informed and help them understand options and status of their case.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and evidence (medical records, bills, wage-loss, photos, police reports).
• Research and apply South Carolina law to case-specific issues.
• Draft demand letters, pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and settlement documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and defense counsel.
• Support trial preparation and lead on depositions, mediations, and hearings as experience grows.
• Manage cases in Filevine and new leads in LeadDocket.
• Help improve firm processes as the firm scales.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Filevine

LeadDocket

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Joe Cunningham Law is a fast-growing personal injury firm in Charleston. We're a small, hard-working team, and we're looking for an early-career attorney who wants to help build something, not just fill a seat. You'll work directly with firm leadership, have a voice in firm policies, and take real ownership of clients and cases from day one.

The Role

You’ll manage personal injury cases from intake through resolution, working closely with our attorneys and case management team. Prior PI experience is a plus but not required. We’ll train the right person.

What You’ll Do

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from initial evaluation through settlement or litigation
• Keep clients informed and help them understand their options and case status
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and evidence, including medical records, bills, wage-loss documentation, photos, and police reports
• Research and apply South Carolina law to case-specific issues
• Draft demand letters, pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and settlement documents
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and defense counsel
• Support trial preparation, and take the lead on depositions, mediations, and hearings as your experience grows
• Manage cases in Filevine and new leads in LeadDocket
• Help improve our processes as the firm scales

What You Bring

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed in South Carolina, or eligible for SC admission
• 1–5 years of legal experience
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with the ability to juggle multiple cases and deadlines
• Comfort communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance adjusters
• Eagerness to learn and take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced environment

Nice to Have

• Personal injury experience
• Westlaw or LexisNexis proficiency
• Experience with Filevine, LeadDocket, or similar systems (training provided)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience, plus commission
• Paid time off
• Direct mentorship from firm leadership
• Training and support for early-career attorneys
• Real room to grow as the firm expands

Who We’re Looking For

• Someone smart, hungry, dependable, and willing to work hard, who cares deeply about injured clients and wants to grow with us. If that's you, we'd love to hear from you.