Attorney

Law Firms; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance – employer pays part

401(k) with employer match after one‑y

10 days paid time off

Job summary

Law Firms in Columbia, South Carolina seeks an experienced Civil Litigation/Insurance Defense Attorney to join a growing defense practice. The role offers hybrid work with three days onsite and remote consideration for highly qualified candidates, focusing on sophisticated defense work and client service.

You will handle a diverse civil defense caseload, actively manage litigation files, and work with insurers, professionals, and institutional clients.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active and in-good-standing South Carolina Bar membership preferred/required as applicable.
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong research, writing, discovery, and case-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage litigation files.
• Strong communication and client-service skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a broad mix of civil defense matters with substantial case responsibility.
• Independently manage litigation files from filing to resolution.
• Develop and execute defense strategies in collaboration with clients.
• Achieve target billable-hours and contribute to earnings growth.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Research & writing

Discovery

Case management

Client communication

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Civil Litigation / Insurance Defense Attorney

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Work Arrangement: Hybrid – 3 days onsite; remote may be considered for highly qualified candidates

A well-established and highly regarded civil defense litigation practice is seeking an experienced Attorney to join its growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator who enjoys substantive case responsibility, sophisticated defense work, and the ability to grow their earnings beyond base compensation.

The practice represents insurers, businesses, professionals, and other institutional clients in a diverse range of civil defense matters.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out

• Manageable 1,800 annual billable-hour requirement
• Significant performance-based earnings potential
• Once billings reach 2x base salary, earn 25% of collections above that threshold
• Additional discretionary bonus
• Hybrid schedule with remote flexibility considered for the right candidate
• Opportunity to independently manage sophisticated litigation
• Exposure to a broad mix of defense matters rather than a single narrow practice area
• Established client relationships and sophisticated institutional work

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active and in-good-standing South Carolina Bar membership preferred/required as applicable
• 5+ years of civil litigation experience
• Strong research, writing, discovery, and case-management skills
• Ability to independently manage litigation files
• Strong communication and client-service skills

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary for this position is between $140,000 – $150,000. Factors which may affect pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

In addition to base compensation, attorneys become eligible to receive 25% of collections above 2x their salary once the applicable threshold is achieved, as well as potential discretionary bonus compensation.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:

• medical insurance – employer contributes 60%
• 401(k) retirement plan – eligible for a 3% employer match after one year
• 10 days paid time off, with a flexible/honor-system approach to additional time as appropriate