Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC; Myrtle Beach (SC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Leadership training

Casual dress code

Mental health resources

Diversity & Inclusion groups

Job summary

McAngus Goudelock & Courie LLC is seeking a Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney in Myrtle Beach, SC. The firm offers hands-on experience with direct client contact and monthly bonus opportunities.

Remote/hybrid options may be considered after training and integration with the team. Ideal candidates have 1–5 years of practice experience, a Juris Doctorate, and must be licensed in South Carolina or have pending bar results.

Qualifications

• J.D. required for admission to practice in SC.
• 1–5 years of workers' compensation experience encouraged.
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or pending bar results.

Responsibilities

• Assess files to plan actions, budgets, and recommendations.
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production.
• Attend depositions, hearings, and discovery events with thorough reporting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Autonomy

Fast-paced environment

Education

Juris Doctorate

Job description

Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

Job Category: Attorneys

Requisition Number: WORKE003332

• Posted : October 20, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

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Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577, USA

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
• Hybrid work options

Additional Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• 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

Team Player

Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Work-Life Balance

Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work

Education

Juris Doctorate or better.

Experience

Prior workers' compensation experience encouraged

Licenses & Certifications

Bar

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