What are the responsibilities and job description for the Workers' Compensation Associate Attorney position at Goodman McGuffey LLP?
Goodman McGuffey LLP has an immediate opening for a Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney licensed in South Carolina with the option to work out of its Columbia, SC or Charlotte, NC office. We are looking for a candidate with five or more years of experience. Having transportable business is not required but a plus.
Goodman McGuffey LLP is a boutique civil law litigation firm founded in 1990, offering a supportive, collegial, small-firm atmosphere. As an EOE/AA employer, Goodman McGuffey LLP does not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status of a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or other protected class.
You will work with an experienced partner/mentor to represent corporate and insurer clients on workers’ compensation claims. This may include evaluating and advising clients on pertinent issues and the optimum path to resolve claims as well as representation in litigation by appearing at hearings, trials, depositions, oral arguments, mediations, and other proceedings. You will communicate with client representatives and claims representatives, create and submit reports required by the client, prepare motions and briefs required to support the position of the client, and negotiate settlements on behalf of the client.
A JD degree from an ABA accredited law school and admission to the South Carolina State Bar is required.
The ideal candidate will have demonstrated critical thinking, judgment, and decision-making skills, as well as strong interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with a diverse range of clients, attorneys, and staff. A minimum of two of workers’ compensation defense experience is preferred, and candidates with more experience will be considered as well.
Health insurance benefits include medical, dental, vision, long and short-term disability. The firm contributes 3% above your pay to your retirement account in the firm’s 401(k) plan; incentive bonuses based on clearly defined criteria; five years or less to partnership; paid bar dues, CLE, etc.; paid membership in industry and community organizations; and opportunities to lecture and write on your areas of practice. Candidate has the opportunity to meet minimum standards or exceed minimum standards for additional compensation based on an objective bonus plan.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and writing sample to careers@gm-llp.com.