General Liability Attorney

Ave Staffing; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k plan

Paralegal support

Job summary

Ave Staffing seeks a Civil Defense Attorney in Mt. Pleasant, SC to join a premier defense firm during a growth phase.

This onsite role covers the full litigation lifecycle, from carrier reporting to jury trials, and requires readiness to work in a collaborative local team. Requirements include 3+ years of civil litigation experience, an active South Carolina Bar license, and strong brief-writing and oral advocacy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation experience, insurance defense preferred.
• Active South Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• Superior brief-writing and persuasive oral advocacy skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute defense strategies for general liability, premises liability, and commercial disputes.
• Argue motions, attend hearings, and lead discovery in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
• Maintain communication with insurance claims examiners and corporate risk managers.
• Lead trial preparation for mediations and complex casualty cases.

Skills

Civil litigation

Trial advocacy

Oral advocacy

Job description

General Liability Defense Attorney | Mt. Pleasant, SC

This premier, multi-office South Carolina defense firm is undergoing a significant growth phase. Known for deep trial experience and strategic advocacy, the firm provides a professional onsite environment where attorneys are equipped with the resources of a regional leader while maintaining the close-knit collaboration of a dedicated local team.

The Role

Due to a substantial increase in caseload, a regional leader seeks a Civil Defense Attorney to join the Mt. Pleasant area office immediately. This onsite position is designed for motivated litigators ready to manage the full litigation lifecycle, from initial carrier reporting to jury trials.

Key Responsibilities

• Litigation Strategy: Develop and execute defense strategies for general liability, premises liability, and commercial disputes.
• Courtroom Advocacy: Argue motions, attend hearings, and lead discovery in both state and federal courts.
• Depositions: Take and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
• Reporting: Maintain consistent communication with insurance claims examiners and corporate risk managers.
• Trial Preparation: Manage mediations and lead trial preparation for complex casualty cases.

Qualifications

• Experience: 3+ years of civil litigation experience (Insurance Defense preferred).
• Licensure: Active South Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• Skills: Superior brief-writing skills and persuasive oral advocacy.Location: Ability to work full-time onsite in Mt. Pleasant.

Benefits

• Health: Full suite of medical and wellness options.
• Retirement: 401k plan with firm participation.
• Support: Access to seasoned partners and dedicated paralegal support.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000 (Commensurate with experience)

Keywords: Insurance Defense, Litigation, General Liability, Attorney, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury Defense, Trial Attorney.