Workers' Compensation Defense Attorney

Pay: $115,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected and established litigation practice with a strong reputation in workers' compensation defense.
• Handle meaningful, hands-on casework and gain valuable courtroom and litigation experience early in your career.
• Work directly with experienced attorneys who are committed to mentorship and professional development.
• Enjoy a collaborative team environment with clear opportunities for advancement.
• Competitive compensation, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, and relocation assistance available.
• Receive marketing and professional organization support to help grow your career and professional network.

Location: This position is based on-site in our Columbia, South Carolina office. We are open to candidates relocating to the area and may provide relocation assistance for the right candidate.

Note: Candidates must be licensed and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar and have direct South Carolina workers' compensation defense experience. A book of business is not required. Ideal candidates will have 1+ years of relevant experience.

About Us

We are a well-established law firm dedicated to delivering exceptional client service, fostering professional excellence, and creating a collaborative and inclusive workplace culture. Our attorneys represent clients across a broad range of litigation and business matters while maintaining a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and community involvement. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Defend workers' compensation claims on behalf of employers, insurers, third-party administrators, risk managers, and self-insured entities.
• Manage cases through all phases of litigation from initial evaluation through resolution.
• Conduct legal research and prepare pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Handle discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, trials, appeals, and settlement negotiations.
• Communicate regularly with clients and provide strategic legal guidance.
• Identify related legal issues and opportunities that may impact client matters.
• Effectively manage a caseload while maintaining high-quality work product and client service.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff in a team-oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Bar license in good standing.
• 1+ years of South Carolina workers' compensation defense experience.
• Strong litigation, research, writing, and advocacy skills.
• Experience handling discovery, depositions, and case management.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and client communication skills.
• Comfortable using legal technology and case management systems.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We invest in our attorneys' success by providing mentorship, advancement opportunities, and meaningful client exposure. In addition to competitive compensation and bonus potential, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) matching, employer-paid life insurance, employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage, paid professional memberships, marketing support, and a collaborative culture where attorneys can build rewarding long-term careers.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must haves: SC bar license. 1+ yrs of workers’ comp defense exp.

• Nice to haves:

• Preferred Years as Associate: 1+

• Additional context: Relocation- [yes]. Packages - [yes]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 1 to 2 years direct experience: $115,000-$120,000

• 3 to 4 years direct experience: $120,000-$125,000

• 5+ years direct experience: $125,000-$130,000+

• Bonus potential available in addition to base salary.

Submission Email: Name / Kelly -

kreese@robinsongray.com

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established South Carolina law firm seeking a Workers’ Compensation Defense Associate Attorney. Candidate will handle defense-side workers’ compensation matters from inception through resolution. Strong fit for attorneys with 1+ years of SC workers’ compensation defense experience seeking growth and mentorship.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney - Robinson Gray Stepp & Laffitte, LLC - JPC 1347 - Source

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• Client job title: Workers’ Compensation Defense Attorney

• Location: Columbia, SC

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-Site

• Experience: 1

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