General Liability Attorney

General Liability Associate Attorney

My client is seeking a detail-oriented Associate Attorney to join their team in Columbia, SC. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to develop and strengthen their litigation skills while working closely with experienced trial attorneys on general liability and personal injury matters.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal support to clients and trial attorneys throughout the litigation process.
• Manage assigned files from complaint through resolution.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide ongoing case updates.
• Prepare legal reports, pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents.
• Work with expert witnesses, including conferences and preparation of expert reports and affidavits.
• Prepare for and attend depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances.
• Collaborate closely with Litigation Paralegals and Case Managers to effectively manage cases.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
• 1+ year of litigation experience; personal injury experience preferred.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated interest in Personal Injury and General Liability litigation.
• Strong legal writing and oral advocacy skills.
• Self-motivated and driven to build a long-term career in litigation.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, and we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, parental status, military service or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Contact information


Jontrell Jones