Charleston Litigation Associate — Hybrid, Growth & Mentorship

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Mount Pleasant (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups promoting D&I

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie is seeking attorneys to join its Litigation team in Charleston, SC. After training, hybrid work options will be considered, with a focus on hands-on experience in all phases of civil litigation and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of practice and must be licensed to practice in South Carolina or have pending bar results. The firm offers monthly bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and mentorship

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in South Carolina or pending SC bar results.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and client contact.

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

Initiative

Multitasking

AI in legal work

Education

Licensed to practice law in South Carolina

Job description

McAngus Goudelock & Courie is seeking attorneys to join its Litigation team in Charleston, SC. After training, hybrid work options will be considered, with a focus on hands-on experience in all phases of civil litigation and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of practice and must be licensed to practice in South Carolina or have pending bar results. The firm offers monthly bonus opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and mentorship