Workers' Compensation Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

A well-established regional defense firm is seeking a South Carolina licensed attorney to join its workers' compensation practice. The role offers meaningful litigation responsibility, independent case ownership, and flexibility to work remotely, onsite in Columbia, or in a hybrid arrangement based on experience and individual circumstances within a collaborative regional firm.

The Company

• A well-respected regional defense firm serving employers, insurers, self-insured organizations, and other business clients.
• Maintains long-standing client relationships and a practical, high-quality defense practice.
• Provides a collaborative environment with strong support and long-term professional growth.
• Fast-paced and deadline-driven culture; the team is laid-back, organized, moves with a purpose, and multi-tasks efficiently.

The Compensation

• $80-120K Base Compensation Range Commensurate with Experience
• Eligible for Monthly Bonus Based on Hours Billed and Annual Bonus Based on Amount Collected

The Location

• Full-Time, Direct Hire Position with Flexibility for Remote, Hybrid, or Onsite Work Arrangement in Columbia, South Carolina
• Candidates Should Reside in South Carolina with Availability for Occasional In-Person Depositions or Hearings and Onboarding/Training as Needed
• Start Date Anticipated after January 1, 2027

The Benefits

• Employer-Sponsored Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (60% Premium Employer-Paid); Dependent Coverage Available (Employee Paid)
• 401(k) with 100% Match on First 3% & 50% Match on Next 4-5%
• 15 Days PTO (Pro-Rated by Start Date) + Company Holidays
• Family-Friendly Culture that Prioritizes Work-Life Balance
• Long-Term Career Growth within a Supportive Regional Firm
• Meaningful Compensation Upside Available in Year One

The Role

• Manage and defend an active caseload of South Carolina workers' compensation matters for employers, insurers, self-insured entities, and other clients.
• Develop case strategy with experienced attorneys and provide practical recommendations to clients.
• Handle all phases of litigation, including discovery, investigations, motion practice, hearings, mediations, depositions, and case preparation.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery responses, legal correspondence, settlement documents, and filings with administrative agencies and courts.
• Conduct legal research and analyze claims, medical records, compensability, exposure, and related issues.
• Communicate with clients, claims professionals, opposing counsel, and other stakeholders regarding case status, risk, strategy, and next steps.
• Maintain accurate case records, reporting, billing, and litigation deadlines while pursuing timely, cost-effective resolutions when appropriate.
• Manage a growing caseload, with a mature caseload expected to reach approximately 60 matters.

The Background Profile

• Active member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar required
• Juris Doctor from an accredited law school
• 3+ years of experience in workers' compensation, insurance defense, employment law, or related litigation
• Workers' compensation experience preferred; defense-side experience is a strong plus
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities in a remote, hybrid, or onsite environment
• Based in South Carolina and willing and able to attend occasional in-person hearings or other matters as needed
• Ability to meet the firm's hourly billing requirements (~40 hours/week)

The Ideal Candidate

• Highly responsive and communicative; timely client communication is critical to maintaining strong relationships with adjusters and other clients
• Ability to operate independently, manage an active caseload, and consistently meet hourly billing requirements and litigation deadlines
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, negotiation, advocacy, organization, and client-service skills
• Practical, collaborative, responsive, detail-oriented, and dependable with sound judgment and a strong sense of ownership