wilsonelserattorneys
Senior General Liability Attorney
At a Glance
- Location
- Columbia, South Carolina, United States
- Experience
- 8+ years
- Posted
- 2026-03-11T16:41:05-04:00
Key Requirements
Domain Knowledge
- Defense
- Insurance
Benefits & Perks
nefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO
Requirements
JD from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the state of South Carolina
8+ years of defense litigation experience
Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance preferred.
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities
Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including trial, mediation, or negotiated settlement
Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning, and trial preparation
Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work closely with expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives