Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie • Columbia, SC

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join MGC's Workers' Compensation Team in Columbia, SC! MGC is an industry leading civil litigation firm celebrating 30 years of excellence in 2025 spanning 23 offices across 12 states. We are currently seeking attorneys to join our Workers' Compensation team in Columbia. Ideal candidates will have 0-5 years of practice experience. Our associates are given hands on experience and direct client contact. We offer competitive compensation with monthly bonus opportunities. Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or have pending South Carolina bar exam results.

Requirements

• 0-5 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
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina, or have pending South Carolina bar exam results

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

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed