Senior General Liability Associate

Senior General Liability Associate

An AmLaw 100 firm is seeking a Senior General Liability Associate to join its growing Columbia, South Carolina office. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced litigator looking to take on meaningful responsibility, work directly with sophisticated clients, and handle a diverse portfolio of complex defense matters. The successful candidate will have significant litigation experience and a strong background in areas such as general liability, premises liability, product liability, transportation, employment, and insurance defense. This role offers substantial client interaction, autonomy in managing cases, and the opportunity to collaborate with accomplished attorneys across multiple offices.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including trial, mediation, and settlement
• Develop and execute case strategy, including early case assessments, discovery planning, motion practice, and trial preparation
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions, manage all phases of written discovery, and work closely with expert witnesses
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Provide strategic legal counsel and regular case updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex and multi-jurisdictional matters
• Mentor and supervise junior attorneys and legal support staff as needed
• Assist with trial strategy, witness preparation, exhibit management, and courtroom advocacy
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through responsive service and high-quality legal work

Qualifications

• Manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including developing case strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediation, settlement, and trial
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs, and other legal filings in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions, oversee written discovery, work with expert witnesses, and represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other proceedings
• Provide strategic legal counsel and regular case updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices on complex and multi-jurisdictional matters while mentoring junior attorneys and legal support staff
• Assist with trial preparation and courtroom advocacy while building and maintaining strong client relationships through exceptional service and responsiveness

Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with excellent flexibility
• Exposure to sophisticated national clients and high-profile litigation matters
• Significant responsibility and direct client interaction
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Long-term career growth and leadership opportunities
• Opportunity to mentor junior attorneys and contribute to a growing practice

Pay

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $120,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule with excellent flexibility.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance programs