Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Employee resource groups for diversity and inclusion

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Columbia, SC is looking for a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will possess 0-5 years of experience and must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or have pending bar exam results. This role provides hands-on experience and direct client contact.

The firm offers extensive benefits, including health insurance, paid parental leave, and leadership training programs within a supportive and diverse work environment.

Qualifications

• 0-5 years of practice experience.
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina or pending bar exam results.
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans and budgets.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions and hearings, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements and prepare for trial.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking ability

Team collaboration

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Columbia, SC. The ideal candidate will have 0-5 years of practice experience and must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or have pending bar exam results. This role offers hands‑on experience and direct client contact in a supportive work environment.

Duties

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations.
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Requirements

• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in South Carolina.

Skills

• Thought‑provoking and dedicated.
• Team player and functional expert.

Benefits

• Paid parental leave.
• Leadership training programs.
• Comprehensive health insurance.
• Casual dress code.
• Mental health support resources.
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting diversity, opportunity, and inclusion.