Special Counsel - Civil Litigation

About the role

A distinguished Carolina litigation firm has an immediate opening for an experienced civil litigation attorney to join their growing practice in Columbia. The firm has built an impressive reputation across the Southeast for exceptional legal work and a collegial culture, serving high-profile insurance carriers and corporate clients in areas including construction litigation, trucking and transportation, products liability, professional liability, premises liability, and commercial litigation.

Responsibilities

• Manage diverse cases from inception through resolution
• Conduct substantive discovery and depositions
• Develop winning case strategies
• Draft persuasive motions and briefs
• Represent clients in state and federal courts
• Conduct legal research
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships

Requirements

• 4+ years of litigation experience
• Insurance defense, commercial litigation, professional liability, or construction defect experience preferred
• Exceptional research and writing capabilities
• Demonstrated courtroom presence and deposition experience
• South Carolina bar membership

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Hybrid Schedule
• Firm Sponsored Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Short/Long Term Disability Coverage
• 401K
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous PTO
• Career Advancement/Promotional Opportunities

Pay

$120,000 – $150,000 per year