Associate

About the role

Burr & Forman is seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our General Commercial Litigation practice in South Carolina. The ideal candidate will be based in Charleston/Daniel Island, although candidates in Greenville or Columbia will also be considered. The associate will work on a diverse range of commercial litigation and health care litigation matters and should be comfortable taking an active role throughout the life cycle of a case. This is an opportunity to join a busy and growing litigation practice, work closely with experienced partners, and take on meaningful responsibility across a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of commercial litigation and health care litigation matters
• Take depositions and argue motions
• Conduct legal research, analysis, and writing
• Take ownership of matters and move cases forward with minimal supervision
• Exercise strong judgment, initiative, and organizational skills
• Travel within South Carolina for depositions, mediations, and other case-related matters

Requirements

• 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience
• Admission to the South Carolina Bar and based in South Carolina
• Experience taking depositions and arguing motions
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills
• Ability to take ownership of matters and move cases forward with minimal supervision
• Strong judgment, initiative, and organizational skills
• Willingness to travel within South Carolina for depositions, mediations, and other case-related matters

Qualifications

• Medical malpractice and/or skilled nursing litigation experience
• Trial experience (a plus, but not required)

Skills

• Legal research, analysis, and writing
• Deposition taking and motion arguing
• Case management and ownership
• Strong judgment, initiative, and organizational skills
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Willingness to travel within South Carolina

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Group term life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
• Paid time off
• Free wellness and mental health services
• Other benefits