Civil Litigation General Liability Associate Attorney

Jobot; Rock Hill (SC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Mentorship and professional growth

Direct exposure to experienced litig

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney with approximately 2+ years of civil litigation experience for its Rock Hill, SC office. The role offers a competitive base salary and a hybrid work arrangement with comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision insurance, and a 401(k) plan with employer matching.

You will handle case management from inception to resolution, draft pleadings, take and defend depositions, participate in mediations and court hearings, and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active South Carolina Bar admission; NC admission a plus.
• Approximately 2+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with discovery, motions, and depositions preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage an active caseload of insurance defense and general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions, participate in mediations, and attend court hearings.
• Assist with trial preparation and litigation strategy.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure.
• Communicate directly with insurance carriers, insured clients, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Provide timely case assessments, status updates, and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Legal research

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Communication

Case management

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Civil Litigation General Liability Associate Attorney

$100000 - $150000 per year | Rock Hill, SC | Hybrid | Permanent

We are seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney with approximately 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join our Rock Hill, SC office

A bit about us:

We are partnering with a well-established, regional civil litigation firm with a strong presence throughout the Carolinas. With a longstanding reputation in insurance defense and a collaborative team of experienced litigators, this firm provides sophisticated representation to insurance carriers, businesses, and insured clients.

The firm is seeking an Associate Attorney to join its growing Charlotte litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney who enjoys hands‑on litigation, wants to take ownership of cases, and is looking for a supportive environment with meaningful mentorship and long-term career development.

Why join us?

• Competitive base salary starting at $100K, commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off and parental leave
• Flexible scheduling
• Structured mentorship and professional development
• Direct exposure to experienced litigation partners
• Opportunities for substantive case responsibility, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation
• Collaborative, team-oriented environment

Job Details

We are seeking an Insurance Defense Associate Attorney with approximately 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join our Charlotte office.

Responsibilities:

• Manage an active caseload of insurance defense and general civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions, participate in mediations, and attend court hearings.
• Assist with trial preparation and litigation strategy.
• Evaluate liability, damages, and potential exposure.
• Communicate directly with insurance carriers, insured clients, and opposing counsel.
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on complex litigation matters.
• Provide timely case assessments, status updates, and recommendations to clients.

Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active South Carolina Bar admission required; North Carolina admission is a plus.
• Approximately 2+ years of insurance defense or civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Experience with discovery, motion practice, and depositions preferred.
• Excellent communication, organization, and time-management skills.
• Ability to independently manage deadlines while working collaboratively with a litigation team.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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