Trial Attorney

The role

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

What you will do

• 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

Required 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

• medical and dental insurance
• 401(k) plan
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• large case staff assisting including a dedicated paralegal and a dedicated legal assistant

Before you apply

• Employer participates in E-Verify to confirm authorization to work in the U.S.

About the company

Morgan & Morgan is a personal injury law firm with over 6,000 employees. The firm's mission is For the People.