Personal Injury Trial Attorney - Plaintiff-side litigation

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Columbia, South Carolina

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Attorney, Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Dental Insurance, Develop and Maintain Customers, English Language, Insurance, Insurance Claims, Leadership, Legal, Litigation, Mentoring, Multilingual, Negotiation Skills, People Management, Performance Reviews, Personal Injury, Spanish Language, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Columbia, South Carolina
POSTED
22 days ago

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary
  • PTO + holidays + sick leave + bereavement
  • 401K with firm match
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • Employer-paid supplemental benefits
  • Performance reviews & growth opportunities

Overview:
Handles plaintiff-side personal injury and property damage cases from intake through trial. This role focuses on litigation strategy, client advocacy, and trial execution in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage personal injury and property damage cases from intake through trial
  • Meet with clients, provide guidance, and maintain strong client relationships
  • Communicate with insurance companies regarding claims, demands, and settlements
  • Prepare cases for litigation, including discovery and trial strategy
  • Handle negotiations and settlement discussions
  • Conduct trial work (first chair preferred)
  • Provide regular client updates and strategic input on case direction
  • Work independently while collaborating with internal teams

Requirements:

  • J.D. from an accredited law school
  • Active license and good standing with the South Carolina Bar
  • 6+ years of litigation experience
  • Plaintiff-side litigation experience
  • Trial experience, including jury trial exposure
  • Strong negotiation, case evaluation, and communication skills
  • Ability to manage cases independently from start to finish

Preferred:

  • 5+ jury trials as first chair
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish)
  • Experience in both personal injury and property damage claims
  • Mentorship or leadership experience

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