Collins & Lacy is a family of ethical, professional, and talented attorneys, paralegals, and support staff. Ultimately, we are seeking individuals who value the practice of law, fairness and loyalty. We are always interested in speaking with people whose work will complement our team.
Litigation Associate Attorney
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is growing and is looking for an energetic attorney to join our team. We seek a litigation associate who is interested in civil defense to support several of the firm’s practice groups to include construction and trucking defense. The position will be based in Columbia and will be supporting one of our partners. Candidates must have a South Carolina license.
We offer a competitive salary and sign-on bonus.
If you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you.
Qualifications:
The success candidate will have a strong interest in civil defense litigation along with an excellent academic record. Additionally, a clerkship is preferred. Strong legal research and writing skills are necessary.
To be successful in this role the attorney will be capable of analyzing large amounts of information, being self-motivated, and entrepreneurial. Our cases handled are statewide.
Application Requirements:
- A cover letter,
- Resume,
- Sample of legal writing, and
- Professional references
*SC Law License required
Send your application materials to this email address for further consideration: cmartin@collinsandlacy.com
Senior Litigation Associate Attorneys
Collins & Lacy, P.C. is growing and is looking for experienced attorneys to join our team. We seek 2 litigation associates to support the firm’s Retail & Hospitality as well as the Trucking Defense practice group. These positions will be based in the firm’s Columbia office. Firm has a Remote/Hybrid Work policy.
We offer a competitive salary and sign-on bonus.
If you meet our qualifications, we want to talk with you.
Qualifications:
The success candidate will have civil defense litigation experience along with an excellent academic record. Additionally, a clerkship is preferred. Strong legal research and writing skills are necessary.
To be successful in this role the attorney will be capable of analyzing large amounts of information, being self-motivated, and entrepreneurial. The cases handled are statewide.
Application Requirements:
- A cover letter,
- Resume,
- Sample of legal writing, and
- Professional references
Job Type: Full-time
*SC Law License required
Send your application materials to this email address for further consideration: cmartin@collinsandlacy.com
Senior Paralegal – Defense Litigation
Collins & Lacy, P.C. seeks an experienced senior paralegal to support the firm’s practice groups. The position will be based in the firm’s Columbia office.
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will have 3 to 5 years of civil defense litigation experience.
Our Litigation Defense practices are vibrant and growing. All that is needed is a senior paralegal who has civil defense experience.
- Experience with civil litigation cases
- Proficiency with CM/ECF filing (Federal and State)
- Experience with billing and ABA task codes
- Ability to work closely with our attorneys
- Proficiency with MS Office
- Strong analytical, organizational and critical thinking skills
- Experience with a litigation document management system
Additional Qualifications Preferred:
- Experience in personal injury, premises liability and professional liability a plus
- Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program preferred
- Experience working with ProLaw
- Experience working with insurance companies
Application Requirements:
- A cover letter,
- Resume,
- Professional references
Job Type: Full-time
Send your application materials to this email address for further consideration: cmartin@collinsandlacy.com.
Legal Assistant
The team at Collins & Lacy, P.C., in Columbia, South Carolina is looking for a qualified Legal Assistant to join their team in an immediate opportunity. The ideal candidate should be experienced, self-motivated, and demonstrate the ability to manage a large caseload. Candidates should also have the capability and understanding to anticipate, prioritize, and execute tasks to help our firm meet deadlines and exceed client expectations.
Requirements
- 3+ years of litigation or legal assistant experience
- Excellent typing and transcription skills
- Experience with large litigation cases
- Ability to work closely with our attorneys
- Proficiency in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills
- Experience with a case management system
Additional Qualifications Preferred
- Experience in handling several attorneys and working on fast moving cases
- Experience working with ProLaw
- Experience working with insurance companies
Send your application materials to this email address for further consideration: cmartin@collinsandlacy.com.
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