Lead Defense Litigator: No Billable Quotas

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan with company matching

Collaborative culture

Job summary

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES in Lexington, SC seeks a Litigation Attorney to handle meaningful defense cases without micromanagement. The firm has no strict billable hour requirements and trusts attorneys to meet deadlines and deliver strong work for clients.

The role involves defending state agencies and other entities, managing cases from pleadings through discovery and trial prep, and taking or defending depositions. Strong writing and courtroom presence are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Solid civil litigation experience (defense preferred).
• Strong legal writing and courtroom composure.

Responsibilities

• Lead cases from initial pleadings through discovery and trial preparation.
• Take and defend depositions; hands-on deposition experience is a must.
• Argue motions, attend mediations, and develop winning strategies with clients.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal writing

Deposition experience

Courtroom presence

Job description

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES in Lexington, SC seeks a Litigation Attorney to handle meaningful defense cases without micromanagement. The firm has no strict billable hour requirements and trusts attorneys to meet deadlines and deliver strong work for clients.

The role involves defending state agencies and other entities, managing cases from pleadings through discovery and trial prep, and taking or defending depositions. Strong writing and courtroom presence are essential for success.