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General Liability Defense Attorney | Premier Insurance Defense Firm
Location: Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Key Words: General Liability, Insurance Defense, Tort Law, Litigation, Trial Attorney, Premises Liability, Civil Defense, South Carolina Bar, MedMal.
Firm Overview
This AV-rated regional powerhouse has spent over three decades building a reputation for tenacious trial advocacy and meticulous case preparation. With a culture rooted in collaboration—where the team is treated like family—the firm specializes in protecting the interests of insurance carriers and their insureds. They are known for high-stakes defense in complex litigation and provide a supportive environment where attorneys are encouraged to become leaders in their communities.
The Role
The firm is seeking a driven General Liability Defense Attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution. This individual will provide aggressive advocacy and tailored solutions for corporations, insurers, and local businesses.
Key Responsibilities
Location: Charleston, SC
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Key Words: General Liability, Insurance Defense, Tort Law, Litigation, Trial Attorney, Premises Liability, Civil Defense, South Carolina Bar, MedMal.
Firm Overview
This AV-rated regional powerhouse has spent over three decades building a reputation for tenacious trial advocacy and meticulous case preparation. With a culture rooted in collaboration—where the team is treated like family—the firm specializes in protecting the interests of insurance carriers and their insureds. They are known for high-stakes defense in complex litigation and provide a supportive environment where attorneys are encouraged to become leaders in their communities.
The Role
The firm is seeking a driven General Liability Defense Attorney to manage a diverse caseload from inception through resolution. This individual will provide aggressive advocacy and tailored solutions for corporations, insurers, and local businesses.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage litigation for general liability, automobile, and premises liability matters.
- Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and appellate briefs.
- Conduct extensive discovery, including taking and defending expert and 30(b)(6) depositions.
- Represent clients at hearings, mediations, and arbitrations throughout South Carolina.
- Prepare for and lead trials, maintaining the firm's standard of courtroom excellence.
- Provide strategic legal analysis and timely reporting to insurance claims representatives.
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Active License to practice law in South Carolina (North Carolina licensure is a plus).
- Proven Experience in civil litigation with a focus on insurance defense or general liability.
- Exceptional writing and analytical skills with a "trial-ready" mindset.
- Strong work ethic and the ability to work independently within a collaborative team.