Litigation Associate Attorney – Insurance Defense

Orion Placement; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Charleston, SC is seeking a litigation attorney to manage matters from investigation through resolution. You will draft pleadings, motions, and discovery, and participate in hearings, depositions, and mediations. This role requires an active SC Bar license and at least 1 year of litigation experience.

Insurance defense experience is preferred but not required. In-office position with some occasional remote work; competitive benefits, 401(k) match, and paid CLE are

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Bar license.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Insurance defense experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation matters from initial investigation through case resolution.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Work closely with clients, attorneys, and industry professionals to develop effective case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written work.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals throughout the life of each case.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while taking ownership of assigned matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral communication

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Bar license

Education

Juris Doctor

Job description

Pay: $100,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join an established litigation-focused team handling meaningful cases across a broad range of insurance defense matters.
• Gain hands-on responsibility across the full litigation lifecycle, from initial investigation through resolution.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys and clients while developing your courtroom, deposition, negotiation, and case strategy skills.
• Enjoy a strong benefits package, bonus opportunities, employer-matched 401(k), paid CLE and bar dues, and paid time off.
• Build a long-term legal career with a collaborative team that values quality work, professional growth, and client service.

Location: Charleston, SC — This is an in-office opportunity designed for attorneys who enjoy working collaboratively with their legal team. Occasional remote work may be available, but this role is not fully remote.

Note: An active South Carolina Bar license and at least 1+ year of litigation experience are required. Insurance defense experience is preferred, but strong litigation attorneys from other practice areas are encouraged to apply.

About Us

We are an established litigation law firm providing comprehensive representation to individuals, businesses, insurance carriers, and other clients in complex civil matters. Our team handles cases in both state and federal court and takes a collaborative, practical approach to delivering high-quality legal representation. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Manage litigation matters from initial investigation through case resolution.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, and other legal documents.
• Prepare for and participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
• Work closely with clients, attorneys, and industry professionals to develop effective case strategies.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written work.
• Manage multiple matters, deadlines, and priorities while maintaining strong attention to detail.
• Communicate effectively with clients and legal professionals throughout the life of each case.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment while taking ownership of assigned matters.

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Bar license.
• 1+ year of litigation experience.
• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organization and ability to manage competing deadlines.
• Insurance defense experience is preferred but not required.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to take meaningful ownership of your cases while working alongside an experienced and supportive legal team. We value collaboration, professional development, and practical client service, and we provide resources that help attorneys continue building their careers. With varied litigation matters, strong benefits, bonus opportunities, and opportunities to grow, this is a great place to build a lasting legal practice.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance