Worker's Comp Defense Associate — Hybrid Litigation

Jobot; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Student Loan Repayment

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Long-Term Disability

HRA

FSA

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Paid Holidays

PTO

Job summary

Jobot seeks a motivated Associate Attorney with civil litigation experience to join our Columbia, SC office. This hybrid, permanent role offers meaningful courtroom exposure and collaboration with senior attorneys on a variety of civil matters.

You will manage discovery, draft pleadings, and participate in depositions and negotiations while building client relationships and advancing case strategy in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in North Carolina.
• 1+ year of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, or other litigation documents.
• Exposure to depositions, hearings, trial preparation, or other aspects of civil litigation.
• Sound judgment, professionalism, and a client-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned litigation matters with increasing levels of responsibility.
• Conduct legal research and analyze legal issues, claims, defenses, and case strategy.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery responses, correspondence, and other legal documents.
• Manage written discovery and participate in the discovery process.
• Prepare for and participate in depositions.
• Assist with trial preparation and, as experience develops, participate in hearings, arbitrations, and trial proceedings.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding case status, strategy, and developments.
• Work with partners, senior attorneys, clients, experts, opposing counsel, and other professionals to develop facts and advance cases.
• Evaluate legal and factual issues and help develop practical litigation strategies.
• Participate in negotiations and settlement discussions.
• Manage multiple matters and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work product.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment focused on excellent client service.

Skills

Civil litigation

Legal research

Legal writing

Motions & pleadings

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Jobot seeks a motivated Associate Attorney with civil litigation experience to join our Columbia, SC office. This hybrid, permanent role offers meaningful courtroom exposure and collaboration with senior attorneys on a variety of civil matters.

You will manage discovery, draft pleadings, and participate in depositions and negotiations while building client relationships and advancing case strategy in a supportive team environment.