Charleston Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney

McAngus Goudelock & Courie • Mount Pleasant, SC

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About The Position

McAngus Goudelock & Courie (MGC) is seeking attorneys to join its Workers' Compensation team in Charleston, South Carolina. Remote or hybrid options may be considered after training and integration with the team. Ideal candidates have 4–5 years of practice experience and are licensed to practice law in South Carolina or have pending South Carolina bar exam results. Associates gain hands-on experience in all phases of civil litigation, from case inception through trial, along with direct client contact. The role offers a membership track with defined benchmarks and a formal mentorship structure.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• 4–5 years of practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Assess new files and 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 and provide thorough reports.
• Negotiate settlements, secure authority, and prepare for trial as necessary.
• Maintain regular communication with paralegals and legal assistants.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation with 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.
• Formal mentorship structure.
• Hybrid work options.

What This Job Offers

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