Litigation Attorney

Recruiter

Charleston, SC

Litigation Attorney

Attorney

2-8 yrs required

No

A law firm in Charleston, SC, is looking for a Litigation Attorney with a minimum of 5 years of insurance defense litigation experience. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in handling depositions, motions, and experts while possessing knowledge of both Federal and State Rules of civil procedure. Experience in areas such as trucking & transportation, medical malpractice, professional liability, premises liability, and commercial litigation is beneficial. Candidates must be admitted to practice law in South Carolina.

Duties:

• Represent clients in insurance defense litigation matters.
• Handle depositions, motions, and expert witnesses.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft, review, and file legal documents and pleadings.
• Collaborate with legal teams to develop case strategies.
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Ensure compliance with legal and ethical standards.
• Provide legal counsel and advocacy in various areas of litigation.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Knowledge of Federal and State Rules of civil procedure.
• Helpful experience in trucking & transportation, medical malpractice, professional liability, premises liability, or commercial litigation.
• Admission to practice law in South Carolina.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

• Admission to practice law in South Carolina.

Skills:

• Strong litigation expertise.
• Depositions and motions handling.
• Legal research and analysis.
• Case strategy development.
• Legal document drafting and review.
• Effective communication.
• Compliance with legal and ethical standards.