Trial Lawyer

Poulin | Willey Trial Lawyers; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

Job summary

Poulin | Willey Trial Lawyers in South Carolina seeks an experienced Trial Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. An active SC Bar license in good standing is required.

You will take ownership of your caseload from filing through discovery, hearings, mediations, and trial, drafting pleadings and handling depositions. Collaborate with paralegals to ensure thorough case preparation and vigorous advocacy for clients.

Qualifications

• Active membership in the South Carolina bar, in good standing.
• 1+ years of litigation/trial experience in personal injury or related areas.
• Strong negotiation, advocacy, and courtroom skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in personal injury matters 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.

Skills

Litigation experience

Courtroom skills

Negotiation

Communication

Job description

Poulin | Willeyis seeking an experienced Trial Lawyer to join our growing personal injury team. This role offers the opportunity to represent clients throughout South Carolina and requires an active South Carolina Bar license in good standing.

We are dedicated to achieving the best possible outcomes for our clients and are looking for an attorney with strong courtroom skills, proven litigation experience, and a commitment to client service. You will take ownership of your caseload and lead matters from filing through discovery, hearings, mediations, and trial.

What You Will Do

• Represent clients in personal injury matters 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.

Note: This role can sit ANYWHERE in South Carolina! Must have an active SC Law License. The compensation for this role includes a base of $75,000 plus a bonus percentage.