Litigation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search is looking for a Litigation Associate Attorney to join their team in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of practice experience and be licensed to practice in South Carolina. This position offers opportunities in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception to trial.

The role requires strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with a focus on managing tasks efficiently. Notable benefits include paid parental leave and comprehensive health insurance.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of prior insurance defense experience preferred.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial as necessary.

Skills

Litigation processes

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Litigation Associate Attorney in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of practice experience and be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or have pending bar exam results. This role offers hands‑on experience in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception to trial, with direct client contact.

Duties

• 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.

Requirements

• 4‑5 years of prior insurance defense experience preferred.
• 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.

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in South Carolina or pending bar exam results.

Skills

Team player with strong loyalty and integrity. Functional expertise in litigation processes.

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.