Personal Injury Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an experienced Attorney to join its personal injury team in Aiken, SC. The attorney will represent clients throughout South Carolina and must hold an active South Carolina Bar license in good standing.

The ideal candidate will bring strong courtroom skills, proven litigation experience, and a commitment to client service. The role involves drafting and filing litigation documents, conducting depositions, and handling mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, with

Qualifications

• Active SC Bar in good standing.
• 1+ years litigation/trial experience in personal injury preferred; willing to train less experienced.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury cases from filing to settlement or verdict.
• Draft and file pleadings, discovery, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Manage mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection and openings/closings.
• Collaborate with paralegals and litigation staff for thorough case prep.

Skills

Negotiation

Advocacy

Legal writing

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an experienced Attorney to join its personal injury team in Aiken, SC. This position involves representing clients across South Carolina and requires an active South Carolina Bar license in good standing. The ideal candidate will possess strong courtroom skills, proven litigation experience, and a dedication to client service.

Duties

• Represent clients in personal injury cases from initial litigation through settlement or verdict.
• Draft and file litigation documents, including pleadings, discovery requests/responses, motions, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle mediations, hearings, and trial proceedings, including jury selection, opening/closing statements, and examinations.
• Collaborate with paralegals and litigation support staff to ensure thorough case preparation.

Requirements

• Active membership in the South Carolina Bar, in good standing.
• Ideally 1+ years of litigation/trial experience in personal injury or related areas, but willing to train those with less experience.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active South Carolina Law License.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and advocacy skills.
• Proficient in legal research and writing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with bonus potential.