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Job Description Our client is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Attorney to join their law firm in South Carolina. Matters will be heavy in corporate defense litigation. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a licensed individual with strong attention to detail to manage complex cases, prepare for jury trials, and provide strategic legal guidance on insurance defense matters. The ideal candidate will bring a solid background in civil litigation and a commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. • Oversee and manage litigation files, ensuring timely and efficient progress of cases., • Conduct comprehensive legal research to support case strategies and develop informed arguments., • Draft and review legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, with attention to detail and compliance., • Negotiate settlements and advocate for clients during court proceedings, including jury trials., • Collaborate with legal staff to maintain organized case files and facilitate effective communication., • Represent clients in both State and Federal Court for motions and trials., • Provide legal advice informed by the latest developments in laws and regulations., • Participate in trial preparation by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and developing case strategies., • Must hold a license to practice law in South Carolina., • 3-7+ years of defense litigation experience, • Proven expertise in defense litigation, including insurance defense and tort law., • Strong skills in drafting motions, pleadings, and legal briefs., • Experience conducting discovery and preparing for jury trials., • Ability to represent clients in both State and Federal Court settings., • Proficient in legal research tools, such as Westlaw., • Excellent organizational and communication skills to manage case files and collaborate effectively.

Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our General Liability Associate Attorney position in our Columbia, SC office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients. This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility. Key Responsibilities: • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents, • Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations., • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment., • Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end., • JD from an ABA accredited law school, • Admitted to practice in the state of South Carolina, • 3+ years of litigation experience, • Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance preferred., • Drafting discovery and pretrial motions experience is a must., • Superior analytical skills, • Strong written and oral communication skills, • Sophisticated technical skills necessary, • Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus #LI-NK1 Why Should You Apply? • Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend, • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement, • Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here.California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.

Job Description Join the Next Generation of Legal Leaders at Collins & Lacy, P.C. Are you ready to level up your legal career? Collins & Lacy, P.C., one of South Carolina's premier civil defense firms, is looking for a dynamic Associate Attorney with at least 3-5 years of litigation experience to join our growing retail and hospitality team, the largest dedicated team of its type serving businesses and insurers in South Carolina. ($90K-120K base plus bonus) Why Collins & Lacy? Here's What Sets Us Apart: Competitive Compensation: Base salary ($90K-120K) plus transparent, objective-driven bonuses. You bring the results; we bring the rewards. High-Impact Litigation: Take on diverse and challenging cases that will sharpen your skills and elevate your career. Your work here matters, and your wins are celebrated. • Authentic Culture: Join a supportive, collaborative, and diverse environment where everyone's contributions are valued, and we look out for each other., • Mentorship That Counts: Collaborate with experienced attorneys who are invested in your growth. At Collins & Lacy, we believe mentorship is the foundation for building legal leaders., • WFH Flexibility: Embrace the modern way of practicing law. Our hybrid work policy lets you balance flexibility with exceptional performance., • Family-First Policies: Generous maternity/paternity leave, paid sick days, and flexible scheduling so you can be there for life's important moments., • At least 3-5 Years of Litigation Experience (civil defense preferred)., • Licensed to practice in South Carolina courts., • Strong research, writing, and advocacy skills., • Client-focused, with outstanding communication abilities., • Detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks., • Clerkship experience (state or federal)., • Experience in retail/hospitality or insurance coverage law., • Former military, prosecutor, or public defender., • Competitive Salary ($90K-120K) with defined bonuses., • Hybrid work setup for work-life balance., • Exceptional benefits package (401k, health insurance, paid leave, and more)., • Transparent path to partnership-we're building our third generation of legal leaders, and we're investing in you. Let's build your future at Collins & Lacy, P.C.-where ambition meets opportunity.

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Our client is seeking an experienced Defense Litigation Paralegal to join their law firm in Columbia, South Carolina.Matters will be heavy in corporate defense litigation.This role focuses on supporting attorneys in corporate defense litigation, insurance defense, and jury trial preparation.Draft, r

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Well-known Columbia law firm is seeking a Litigation Paralegal.This paralegal will join a nationally recognized team and will provide case management throughout all stages of litigation.Ideal litigation paralegal candidates will have at least three years of experience as a paralegal in a law firm an

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