Workers Compensation Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Mount Pleasant (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training

Health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health resources

Diversity & inclusion groups

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search in Mount Pleasant, SC is seeking a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney with 4–5 years of practice. The role offers hands-on experience in civil litigation and client interaction, with a hybrid work option after training.

Candidates must be licensed in South Carolina or have pending bar results. A Juris Doctorate is required, and the firm values initiative, teamwork, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of prior insurance defense experience preferred.
• Willingness to work autonomously and within a team structure.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Initiative and the ability to multitask.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Legal research

Document prep

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Mount Pleasant, SC. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of practice experience and be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or have pending bar exam results. This role offers hands-on experience in civil litigation and client interaction, with hybrid work options available post-training.

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

• 4-5 years of prior insurance defense experience preferred.
• 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.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment.
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work.

Education

Juris Doctorate or equivalent.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in South Carolina or pending bar exam results.

Skills

• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in legal research and document preparation.

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.