Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie; Myrtle Beach (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training programs

Comprehensive health insurance

Casual dress code

Mental health support resources

Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie is seeking attorneys to join its Workers' Compensation team in Myrtle Beach, SC. Training and integration followed by hybrid options are available. The ideal candidate will have 1–5 years of experience, provide direct client contact, and benefit from competitive compensation with monthly bonuses.

Applicants must be licensed in South Carolina or have pending SC bar results. The firm emphasizes mentorship, a defined track with benchmarks, and opportunities for leadership

Qualifications

• Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or have pending SC bar results.
• Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of practice experience.
• The role involves hands-on client contact and mentorship.

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

Adaptability

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Initiative

Multitasking

Fast-paced environment

AI mindset

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Job description

Join MGC's Workers' Compensation Team in Myrtle Beach, SC!

MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence spanning 22 offices across 12 states.

We are currently seeking attorneys to join our Workers' Compensation team in Myrtle Beach. Remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team.

Ideal candidates will have 1-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience and direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or have pending South Carolina bar exam results.

What We're Looking For:

• 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

Position Overview:

• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Formal mentorship structure
• Hybrid work options

Additional 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

Essential Functions and 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