Careers
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.
Current Openings
Qualifications:
A successful candidate will have 1 to 3 years of civil defense litigation experience.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits.
Our Litigation Defense practices are vibrant and growing. You will bring:
- Experience with civil litigation cases
- Proficiency with CMECF 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 abilities
- Experience with a litigation document management system
- Communication and writing skills
- Experience in construction defect defense a plus
- Bachelor’s degree and paralegal certificate from an ABA approved program
- Experience working with ProLaw
- Experience working with insurance company clients
Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the Insurance Coverage and Bad Faith Practice Group, providing guidance and mentorship to junior attorneys and team members.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met with the highest level of professionalism and expertise.
- Provide expert legal counsel in the areas of insurance coverage, bad faith litigation, and insurance-related disputes.
- Represent clients in state and federal courts, mediation, and arbitration proceedings.
- Develop and implement strategies to grow the practice group and expand the firm’s presence in the insurance coverage sector.
- Collaborate with other practice groups within the firm to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the South Carolina Bar (or eligibility for admission).
- Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in insurance coverage law and a demonstrated track record regarding bad faith litigation.
- Proven record of success in managing and growing a practice group or department.
- Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs and expectations are met with the highest level of professionalism and expertise.
- Provide effective legal counsel in the area of trucking disputes.
- Represent clients in state and federal courts, mediation, and arbitration proceedings.
- Conduct thorough research and analysis of complex legal issues.
- Develop and implement strategies to grow the practice group and expand the firm’s presence in South Carolina.
- Collaborate with other practice groups within the firm to provide comprehensive legal solutions for clients.
Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the South Carolina Bar
- Minimum of 5 years of experience civil defense law and a demonstrated track record in defending civil matters.
- Excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
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.
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,
- Sample of legal writing, and
- Professional references
Send your application materials to this email address for further consideration: cmartin@collinsandlacy.com
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