Senior General Liability Attorney

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including trial, mediation, or negotiated settlement
• Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning, and trial preparation
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work closely with expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices on complex litigation matters and multi-jurisdictional cases
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal work and responsive client service

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of South Carolina
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance preferred
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary
• First chair trial experience a plus

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility.