Job Description

We are currently seeking lateral associate attorneys with a minimum of 3 years experience practicing workers’ compensation defense litigation, to join our Workers' Compensation team in Columbia. The job responsibilities of this position include:

• Performing legal analysis on new and existing claims to develop a case strategy
• Maintaining regular communication with clients
• Reviewing and analyzing medical records
• Drafting of pleadings and responding to discovery
• Taking depositions and attending mediations
• Attending hearings before the South Carolina Workers’ Compensation Commission.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in Workers' Compensation Defense Litigation required
• Currently licensed in State of South Carolina
• Must possess excellent interpersonal skills, have strong research, writing and verbal communication skills, and be able to work independently with the support of Partners and staff.

Additional Information

Work Environment:

• In-office position, with remote work capabilities provided as needed.

Benefits:

• Student Loan Repayment Assistance
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life
• Short-term Disability/Long-term Disability
• HRA/FSA/401K
• Pet Insurance
• Paid Holidays/3 weeks of PTO

Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply
• Only full-time employees eligible

Ability to commute/relocate:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.