Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive health insurance

Leadership training programs

Mental health support resources

Casual dress code

Employee resource groups for Diversity and Inclusion

Job summary

A leading civil litigation firm in Greenville, SC, is seeking attorneys to join their Litigation team. Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of practice experience and be licensed to practice in South Carolina. Responsibilities include assessing new files, preparing discovery responses, and attending hearings. The firm offers competitive compensation, hybrid work options, and additional benefits, including paid parental leave and comprehensive health insurance. Join a supportive workplace where innovation is valued.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of practice experience required.
• Direct client contact and hands-on experience from case inception to trial.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or have pending SC bar exam results.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans and budgets.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions and hearings, provide thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Exceptional interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to multitask

Thriving in a fast-paced environment

Autonomy

Teamwork

Education

Licensed to practice law in South Carolina

Job description

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Greenville, SC!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states.

We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Greenville. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience in all phases of civil litigation from case inception to trial, as well as direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or have pending South Carolina bar exam results.

What We're Looking For

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment

Position Overview

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Formal mentorship structure
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Essential Functions and 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.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture, we encourage you to apply to McAngus Goudelock & Courie!