Associate Attorney - General Liability - Insurance Defense

Chartwell Law•Charleston, SC

About The Position

The Associate attorney will manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution, providing strategic legal counsel and representation in court, arbitrations, and depositions. This role requires exceptional research, drafting, and litigation skills, along with the ability to collaborate closely with partners and clients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate demonstrates independence, strong communication, and a commitment to meeting a 1,950-hour annual billable requirement. Primary Job Duties: File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions Drafting and responding to discovery requests Expert witness retention and collaboration Trial preparation and attendance Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Active license to practice law in state posted (required); additional bar admissions a plus
Minimum of 2 years of experience in practice group
Excellent legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Experience with administrative proceedings, depositions, and mediations
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Professional demeanor with strong client-relations and communication skills
Must be responsive and organized, with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Responsibilities

File review and legal analysis of claims and causes of action
Extensive legal research and drafting of substantial briefs, memos, pleadings, and appellate briefs
Regularly representing clients in court, at arbitrations and in depositions
Drafting and responding to discovery requests
Expert witness retention and collaboration
Trial preparation and attendance
Collaborate closely with partners, clients, and stakeholders to deliver strategic and practical legal advice
Manage deadlines and assignments with a high level of ownership and independence
Annual billable amount of 1950 hours required

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