Attorney - Personal Injury Trial Attorney

Kanner & Pintaluga, a dynamic and rapidly growing personal injury and property damage law firm, seeks a highly motivated and passionate Personal Injury Trial Attorney to join our team in Columbia, SC

POSITION SUMMARY:   

The firm has a highly active Litigation Team of Trial Attorneys and their support staff, responsible for representing the firm’s clients after pre-suit and through the conclusion of the case, whether via settlement or trial. This includes working together in preparing for and trying numerous jury trials throughout South Carolina each year. 

Trial Attorneys each have approximately 35-40 files and work directly with at least one paralegal and a team of legal assistants to assist them with ongoing cases and in preparation for trial.

Trial Attorneys are not required to market for cases, although you are welcome to do so and you will be entitled to a generous referral fee should you bring a case into the firm. 

At Kanner & Pintaluga, you do not need to worry about the business of running a law firm, but rather you can focus on being the best litigator and Trial Attorney you can be. We have a structured chain of command in order to support the Trial Attorneys and staff with the goal of improving our work environment and continuing to make every employee more efficient. We also consistently send Trial Attorneys to seminars and workshops for them to continually improve their trial skills. Finally, Trial Attorneys will not deal with any pre-litigation or pre-suit cases at all. Our Litigation Team is dedicated solely to litigation.

Trial Attorneys are compensated with a base salary, commensurate with experience, and a guaranteed bonus structure based on a percentage of the fees you obtain. Our caseload is growing and the ideal candidate for this position is organized, professional, responsible, and committed to helping us meet our clients’ needs. In return you will get the opportunity to work with a great, hard-working team where you will expand your skills and knowledge within the industry.

REQUIREMENTS & SKILLS: 

• Full-time
• Member of the South Carolina Bar and in good standing
• 5 years of personal injury litigation experience required
• Trial experience required; First chair experience preferred
• General litigation experience required
• Motion practice
• Fact and expert witness deposition experience
• General discovery practice
• Strong communication and people skills
• Professionalism and prioritization of client customer service and representation
• Experience with Filevine (case management software) a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate with clients and co-workers effectively and efficiently
• Possess excellent organization skills and be able to multitask and prioritize workload
• Team-oriented

FIRM BENEFITS

The Firm offers a competitive benefits package for our full-time employees and their families. Here is a summary of our benefits (the list is not all-inclusive):

• Competitive Wage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday, Bereavement, and Sick Time
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Firm match
• Group Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Employer-Covered Supplemental Benefits 
• Voluntary Supplemental Benefits 
• Annual Performance Reviews 

ABOUT KANNER & PINTALUGA

Founded in 2003, Kanner & Pintaluga is a NLJ500 and Mid-Market Pro 50 law firm that has recovered over $1 billion for property damage and personal injury clients nationwide. With nearly 100 lawyers and more than 30 offices throughout the Central and Southeastern United States, our primary goal is to achieve the most favorable outcome for our clients, who have the absolute right to receive the maximum compensation for their damages. 

Kanner & Pintaluga is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kanner & Pintaluga retains the right to change, assign, or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time — in its sole discretion. Employment is at will.