Civil Litigation Attorney - Remote

Overview

The Jeffcoat Firm is committed to helping everyday people in crisis, and CEO Michael Jeffcoat’s mission is to provide unmatched legal services to people in South Carolina. We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Personal Injury Attorney to join our legal team. Our attorney team is award-winning. Joining this team means signing on for mentorship, coaching, and collaboration.

In Short

• Provide legal advice to clients regarding their personal injury claims.
• Represent clients in court and during negotiations with insurance companies and opposing counsel.
• Negotiate settlements and ensure clients receive top compensation for their injuries.
• Develop case strategies and arguments, and prepare pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
• Investigate and gather evidence, interview witnesses, and prepare expert testimony.
• Take and defend depositions, advocate in mediations, motion hearings and trial.
• Keep clients regularly informed about the progress of their case and provide guidance and assurance throughout the legal process.
• Ensure strict compliance with legal ethics and professional standards.
• Collaborate with team members.
• Attend required daily morning and monthly Firm “All Hands” meetings.
• Performs other job duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
• Minimum of 3 years of personal injury litigation experience, either Plaintiff or Defense.
• An active member in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and writing skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Salesforce experience is a plus.
• A very strong forward-thinking growth mindset and commitment to constant learning and improvement.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary, plus an aggressive bonus plan.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage. Take advantage of parental leave & a 401k plan with an employer contribution.
• Time Off: Unlimited time off following our Attorney Leave policy.
• Volunteer Time Off: Our Firm believes in making our community a better place and paying all successes forward.
• Career Growth: We provide supportive leadership, expect accountability and transparency, and focus on outreach.