Advocacy Attorney

Summary
Morgan & Morgan is looking for an experienced General Liability Litigation Attorney to join its quickly growing practice of plaintiff's personal injury lawyers and supporting case staff in our growing office in Columbia, South Carolina.

The General Liability Litigation Attorney will handle a heavy and complex case load from pre‑litigation, litigation, trial prep and trial. Cases may include representing plaintiffs in slip and fall, security negligence, wrongful death, dog bite / animal attack, and other cases in South Carolina.

Our law firm's generous and competitive compensation includes a base salary, guaranteed commission, and competitive ongoing commission fees / bonuses (uncapped), as well as a full benefits package. Additionally, each litigator will have a large case staff assisting them, including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant.

Responsibilities

Day‑to‑day handling of both pre‑litigation and litigation cases

Drafting and filing of litigation documents to include pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, demands, motions and memoranda of law

Guide plaintiff clients through the case process

Interaction with expert witnesses to include conferences, drafting of expert reports and affidavits

Attendance and preparation for depositions, mediations, hearings, and court appearances

Qualifications

Law degree (J.D. / JD / Juris Doctor) from a fully accredited law school

An active member in good standing with the State Bar Association (SC required)

Minimum 3+ years of personal injury / general liability experience

Ability to manage high volume of pre‑lit and litigation cases

Excellent client service and communication skills

Self‑starter driven by long‑term career goals

Superior writing and oral advocacy skills

Benefits
Morgan & Morgan offers an excellent benefits package including medical and dental insurance, 401(k) plan, paid time off and paid holidays.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Morgan & Morgan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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