SC Associate Attorney (Medical Malpractice & General Litigation)

Batten McLamb Smith PLLC; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance based year-end bonus

401(k)

Health insurance

Life/AD&D insurance

LTD insurance

Dental insurance available (employee)

Vision insurance available (employee)

Paid PTO

Paid holidays (12)

Job summary

Batten McLamb Smith PLLC in Charleston, South Carolina, seeks a SC Associate Attorney (Medical Malpractice & General Litigation) with 3+ years of litigation experience to join our remote-friendly team.

The role involves managing a diverse malpractice caseload, drafting documents, taking depositions, and supporting hearings and trial preparation. Excellent writing and analytical skills are essential; compensation is based on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in medical malpractice.
• Detail-oriented with strong writing and analytical skills.
• Remote role; based in Charleston, SC, with in-office collaboration as needed.

Responsibilities

• Manage malpractice cases from investigation through resolution and meet deadlines.
• Develop defense strategies with partners and medical experts.
• Conduct and defend depositions and appear in court for motions and hearings.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery.
• Review medical records, assess liability, causation, and damages.
• Maintain regular communication with healthcare clients and manage expectations.

Skills

Litigation

Medical malpractice

Legal writing

Deposition

Discovery

Communication

Analytical skills

Job description

SC Associate Attorney (Medical Malpractice & General Litigation)

Role Description

Join our medical malpractice litigation team representing hospitals, physicians, nurses and other medical professionals in liability and medical malpractice matters in South Carolina. This is a full‑time, remote role for an Attorney with 3+ years of litigation experience, preferably in the medical malpractice arena. This role involves managing a diverse caseload, conducting discovery, drafting legal documents, and participating in all phases of litigation, including depositions, hearings, and trial preparation. The ideal candidate must be detail‑oriented and a strong communicator with excellent writing and analytical skills. This position offers flexible, remote work primarily based in Charleston, South Carolina. Salary based on qualifications and experience.

Key Responsibilities

·Participate in the management of malpractice cases from initial investigation through resolution ensuring deadlines and litigation milestones are met.

·Develop defense strategies in collaboration with partners and medical experts.

·Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts and appear in court for motions, hearings, and other proceedings.

·Prepare and respond to written discovery.

·Review medical records, understand standards of care, and work with medical experts to assess liability, causation, and damages.

·Maintain regular communication with healthcare clients to provide updates, develop defense strategy, and manage expectations.

• Performance based year‑end bonus
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life/AD&D insurance
• LTD insurance
• Dental insurance available (employee paid)
• Vision insurance available (employee paid)
• Paid PTO
• Paid holidays (12)

Please direct all responses to Batten McLamb Smith PLLC at [e-mail].