Litigation Associate Attorney

About This Role

This litigation associate attorney role offers hands-on experience in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception to trial, with direct client contact. It suits an attorney with 1-5 years of practice experience who is ready to take the next step in their career with a firm that values innovation and a supportive workplace culture.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files to establish action plans, budgets, and recommendations
• Identify pleading requirements and delegate tasks to paralegals as needed
• Prepare discovery responses and manage document production
• Attend depositions, hearings, and other discovery events, providing thorough reports
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants

Requirements

• 1-5 years of practice experience
• Willingness to learn and work autonomously and within a team structure
• Exceptional interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Initiative and the ability to multitask
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• Mindset geared toward embracing AI to innovate and elevate everyday legal work
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or have pending South Carolina bar exam results

Benefits

• Monthly bonus opportunities
• Paid parental leave
• Leadership training programs
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Casual dress code
• Mental health support resources
• Employee resource groups dedicated to promoting Diversity, Opportunity and Inclusion

Important Details

• Work format: remote/hybrid options will be considered after training/integration with the team
• Membership track with defined benchmarks
• Formal mentorship structure

About the Company

MGC is an industry-leading civil litigation firm celebrating 31 years of excellence, spanning 22 offices across 12 states.