Litigation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Myrtle Beach (SC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training

Casual dress code

Mental health resources

Diversity & inclusion groups

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC in Myrtle Beach, SC, invites attorneys to join our Litigation team. The firm offers hybrid work options after training and integration with the team. Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of civil litigation experience and must be licensed in South Carolina, or have pending SC bar results.

We provide hands-on experience from case inception to trial, with monthly bonus opportunities and a collaborative, innovative culture that values client service and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate or better.
• Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or have pending South Carolina bar exam results.
• Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of practice experience.
• Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

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.

Skills

Willingness to learn

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Initiative

Multitasking

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Myrtle Beach
2411 North Oak Street
Suite 401
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA

Myrtle Beach
2411 North Oak Street
Suite 401
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA

Join MGC's Litigation Team in Myrtle Beach, SC!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are seeking attorneys to join our Litigation team in Myrtle Beach. 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

Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work

Position Overview

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• 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!

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Loyal

Shows firm and constant support to a cause

Functional Expert

Considered a thought leader on a subject

Dedicated

Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Ability to Make an Impact

Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Growth Opportunities

Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility

Education

Required

Juris Doctorate or better.

Experience

Preferred

1-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

Required

Bar

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