Junior PI Attorney: Mentored Growth, Direct Ownership

Joe Cunningham Law, LLC; South Carolina; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Paid time off

Direct mentorship from firm leadership

Training and support for early-career

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Joe Cunningham Law, LLC, a fast-growing personal injury firm in Charleston, is seeking an early-career attorney to own client matters from day one and work directly with firm leadership.

You will manage cases from intake through resolution, with training provided if PI experience is limited. The role includes collaboration with trial teams and case-management systems as the firm scales.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to or eligibility for South Carolina admission.
• Strong research, writing, analytical, and communication skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail; able to juggle multiple cases and deadlines.
• Comfort communicating with clients, opposing counsel, and insurance adjusters.
• Willingness to learn and take on increasing responsibility in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of personal injury matters from intake through settlement or litigation.
• Keep clients informed and help them understand options and status of their case.
• Evaluate liability, damages, insurance coverage, and evidence (medical records, bills, wage-loss, photos, police reports).
• Research and apply South Carolina law to case-specific issues.
• Draft demand letters, pleadings, motions, discovery, correspondence, and settlement documents.
• Negotiate settlements with insurance companies and defense counsel.
• Support trial preparation and lead on depositions, mediations, and hearings as experience grows.
• Manage cases in Filevine and new leads in LeadDocket.
• Help improve firm processes as the firm scales.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Client communication

Eagerness to learn

Education

J.D. from accredited law school

Tools

Filevine

LeadDocket

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Joe Cunningham Law, LLC, a fast-growing personal injury firm in Charleston, is seeking an early-career attorney to own client matters from day one and work directly with firm leadership.

You will manage cases from intake through resolution, with training provided if PI experience is limited. The role includes collaboration with trial teams and case-management systems as the firm scales.