Attorney - Workers Comp - Mount Pleasant South Carolina

Company: Christmas Injury Lawyers
Location: Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
Posted On: 11/20/2024

Our busy law firm is growing and we are looking for talent that works hard to represent our clients well. The prime candidate will work seamlessly with both senior partners as well as administrative staff in an effort to effectively serve our clients. If you have excellent research and writing skills, can easily use today's technology, and communicate effectively across all levels, we would love to connect!

Responsibilities:

--- Conduct research and draft pleadings, briefs, and motions
--- Analyze client needs, identify solutions, and determine case strategies
--- Oversee paralegals, law clerks, and administrative staff
--- Get the appropriate legal documents ready for clients, such as brief, motions, and pleadings, as well as correspondence
--- Counsel clients by assessing options and determining the best course of action for a successful outcome
--- Client Counseling: Assess client situations, provide expert advice on legal options, and develop strategies to achieve the best possible outcomes.
--- Case Strategy Development: Identify client conflicts and formulate case strategies, including options for resolution and recommendations for effective legal actions.
--- Legal Research and Drafting: Conduct thorough legal research and prepare essential legal documents such as motions, pleadings, briefs, and correspondence.
--- Court Representation: Represent clients in court, effectively arguing motions and advocating for their interests during legal proceedings.
--- Document Preparation: Draft and prepare various legal documents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards and firm procedures.

Qualifications:

--- Must be a member of your local bar association - active member preferred
--- Required Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school; representation of clients for at least 2 years a plus
--- Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs is needed
--- Able to work independently while handling multiple files
--- Well-versed in legal research software (Westlaw/Lexis)
--- Education: Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
--- Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of experience with a strong background in workers' compensation and longshore law.
--- Law Firm Experience: At least 1-2 years of prior experience working in a law firm, demonstrating the ability to handle a diverse caseload effectively.
--- Legal Research and Writing: Advanced skills in legal research and document preparation, including drafting motions, pleadings, and briefs.
--- Computer Proficiency: Proficiency with contemporary legal software and legal research programs.
--- Bar Association Membership: Active member of the local bar association, with preference given to those holding an active membership.
--- Client Advocacy: Proven ability to provide compassionate and effective client counseling and representation in court.

About Company:
At our law firm, our core values are God first, family first, and everything else follows. We are committed to serving both our Lord and clients through dedicated advocacy for the injured. Our team is united by a shared vision to elevate our practice to one of the leading injury law firms in the United States. We take pride in tackling challenging cases, upholding the highest ethical standards, and creating an enjoyable work environment. If you share our passion and drive, you might be the perfect addition to our team. More...

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