Charleston Litigation Associate — Hybrid & Growth

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Mount Pleasant (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups dedicated toD

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 4–5 years of practice experience. The role covers all phases of civil litigation, from inception to trial, with direct client contact.

Hybrid work arrangement and after-training remote options are available. Ideal candidates are licensed to practice in South Carolina or have pending bar results, and possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and initiative skills.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of practice experience in civil litigation.
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina or pending SC bar exam results.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Initiative

Fast-paced environment

Education

Juris Doctorate

Bar

Job description

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Charleston, SC is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 4–5 years of practice experience. The role covers all phases of civil litigation, from inception to trial, with direct client contact.

Hybrid work arrangement and after-training remote options are available. Ideal candidates are licensed to practice in South Carolina or have pending bar results, and possess strong interpersonal, organizational, and initiative skills.