Associate Attorney

Job Description

Description:

Our law firm has a full-time associate attorney position available now and we’re looking for the right professional to join our team. You will have the opportunity to learn from senior associates and litigation associates on legal issues and will provide legal counsel to existing clients. You’ll also be responsible for performing legal research, drafting documents, and keeping client files up to date. If you’ve successfully completed law school, passed the state bar exam, and are seeking a full-time opportunity to practice law with plenty of room for growth, start your application today! This job is fully remote.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of personal injury cases from intake through trial or settlement

Conduct comprehensive case investigations to identify legal issues and gather relevant evidence

Negotiate settlements on behalf of our clients with insurance adjusters and defense attorneys

Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations

Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff

Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients

Resolve cases efficiently by using communicating effectively with and working alongside senior attorneys and paralegals

Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys

Requirements:

We will consider candidates sitting for the Bar

Successful completion of the bar exam

Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base

Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys

Active membership with the American Bar Association (ABA)

Completion of a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school

Compensation

$60,000 - $100,000

About The Lovely Law Firm

The Lovely Law Firm Injury Lawyers is a South Carolina Personal Injury Firm. We are headquartered in Myrtle Beach, SC. Our two primary markets are Myrtle Beach and Charleston, SC. We have goals to expand statewide.

Our Mission & Philosophy

To be a firm that is enjoyable to work for and rewarding to work with

To contribute to the Myrtle Beach and Charleston communities and the profession to which we belong

To continually grow as a law firm, but never to lose the family atmosphere that is the foundation of our practice

To Always do the right thing for our clients, our employees, by our peers

To understand that bad things happen to good people, that the voices of victims need to be heard, and that any injury can turn someone’s life upside down. We are their advocate and voice

Full-time

Hybrid remote