Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation

Hedrick Gardner Kincheloe & Garofalo LLP•Columbia, SC

25d•Hybrid

About The Position

For 70 years, our firm has been a trusted legal partner throughout North and South Carolina — delivering strategic defense, practical counsel, and results that matter. Across our five offices, we combine knowledge and experience with the resources and insight to manage complex claims and litigation efficiently. We believe the strongest defense is built on solid relationships and client engagement. Our attorneys are more than counsel. We stand beside clients at every stage of a dispute by offering clear guidance, focused strategy, and relentless advocacy. Clients trust us to protect their interests and show up when it matters most. What sets us apart is our commitment to true partnership. We invest deeply in understanding each client’s unique perspective, challenges they are facing, and their priorities, ensuring our counsel is practical and aligned with your business goals. We blend a legacy of steady, dependable advocacy with a collaborative multi-generational approach — where experience meets innovation and grit meets adaptability. This balance allows us to navigate complex claims with precision that enhances efficiency and outcomes. Our five offices across the Carolinas give us unmatched perspective. We understand the nuances of state and regional regulations and court practices, enabling us to craft defense strategies grounded in real-world environments.

Requirements

Currently licensed in state of South Carolina
Strong writers
Excellent interpersonal skills
Strong research, writing and verbal communication skills
Able to work independently

Nice To Haves

Deposition and mediation experience preferred
Organized and self-motivated candidates preferred

Responsibilities

Defend claims against employers in nearly every industry.
Represent the interest of the client with the support of one or more partners.
Handle a caseload.
Manage deadlines.
Conduct depositions of parties, lay witnesses, medical providers and experts.
Represent clients in mediations.
Draft briefs and motions.
Prepare for and conduct and argue in hearings before an administrative commission.
Perform legal analysis on new and existing claims.
Investigate cases.
Review and analyze medical records.
Develop case strategy.
Respond to discovery.
Drafting of motions.
Take depositions.
Attend hearings.
Attend mediations.
Negotiate settlements.
Build relationships with a team of HGKG attorneys as well as a host of clients including insurance adjusters and risk managers.
Create and submit reports required by the client.
Draft motions and briefs required to support the position of the client.
Negotiate settlements on behalf of the client.