General Liability Defense Associate Attorney
About the role
A highly established regional insurance defense firm with 100+ attorneys is seeking a General Liability Defense Associate Attorney to join its growing litigation platform. Founded more than 20 years ago, the firm has expanded to seven offices across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina and is dedicated exclusively to representing insurers, employers, self‑insured entities, government organizations, and other institutional clients in defense matters. Its focused insurance‑defense model gives attorneys access to a deep bench of litigators and a steady flow of sophisticated work. The firm has built a strong reputation across the Southeast, with 30 attorneys recognized in the 2025 Best Lawyers listings, including multiple attorneys named to Ones to Watch and a Greenville attorney recognized as Lawyer of the Year for Workers’ Compensation – Employers. The firm places a strong emphasis on attorney development and retention, with a culture built around mentorship, practical training, collaboration, and flexibility to develop a sustainable work‑life balance while continuing to grow professionally. Opportunities are available in Greenville, SC; Columbia, SC; Charleston, SC; Myrtle Beach, SC; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; and Atlanta, GA.
Responsibilities
- Manage an active civil‑litigation caseload
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery
- Take and defend depositions
- Attend hearings, mediations, and court appearances
- Review medical records, damages materials, and expert reports
- Develop defense strategy alongside partners and clients
- Communicate directly with carriers and insured clients
- Assist with trial preparation and take on increasing levels of case ownership
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active bar admission in the applicable state
- Prior litigation experience preferred
- Insurance defense or general liability experience strongly preferred
- Strong research, writing, and analytical skills
- Experience with discovery, depositions, and motion practice
- Ability to independently manage deadlines and multiple matters
- Strong client‑service and communication skills
Benefits
- 100+ attorney regional platform
- Seven offices across GA, SC, and NC
- Firm dedicated exclusively to insurance defense
- Strong Best Lawyers recognition across the organization
- Hybrid flexibility
- Manageable 1,800‑hour billable target
- Meaningful case ownership
- Direct carrier and client interaction
- Structured mentorship and professional development
- Collaborative culture with strong long‑term growth potential
Pay
Base salary: $100,000–$165,000 per year.
Schedule
Hybrid working model with a 1,800 annual billable‑hour requirement.