Remote, Contract-based South Carolina Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney Opportunity – 10–15 Hours/Week

The Freelance FirmBeaufort, South Carolina

$80+ / hour

Apply with Sonara

Overview

Schedule

Part-time

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Compensation

$80+/hour

Job Description

Welcome to The Freelance Firm!

We are a national network of experienced, high-level, freelance attorneys and paralegals who provide on-demand support for both short-term and long-term legal projects for our client law firms.

Our client South Carolina Law Firm has an opportunity for a qualified, experienced, and dependable South Carolina Insurance Defense Litigation Attorney to provide ongoing drafting, discovery, and litigation support.

This is a contract-based opportunity expected to start with a lighter workload and build to approximately 10–15 hours per week. The work will primarily be remote, with deposition and hearing coverage required as needed.

Attorney Responsibilities:

Draft pleadings, answers, and other litigation documents
Prepare and respond to written discovery
Draft and assist with insurance carrier reports
Provide deposition coverage, primarily remotely
Attend hearings and other court appearances as needed
Assist with insurance defense litigation matters
Communicate regularly with supervising attorneys
Manage assignments and meet deadlines

Attorney Requirements:

Must be actively licensed and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar
Minimum of 5+ years of law firm experience
Strong insurance defense litigation experience
Experience drafting pleadings and discovery responses
Experience handling depositions and hearings
Strong knowledge of South Carolina civil litigation procedures
Familiarity with insurance carrier billing requirements
Ability to work within assignment-level time and billing guidelines
Strong legal research and drafting skills
Highly responsive, reliable, and proactive
Ability to independently manage assignments and meet deadlines
Available for approximately 10–15 hours per week as the workload increases
Willing and available to provide in-person deposition and hearing coverage in South Carolina as needed
Construction defect or personal injury defense experience is a plus
Experience with LegalX or Collaborati is a plus

Our Attorney pay rate starts at $80 per hour.

We welcome you to join our established network of legal professionals!

Please respond with your resume and we will contact you within the next two days for a 30-minute online meeting to answer all of your questions about this opportunity and The Freelance Firm.

Resume submissions will be kept in strict confidence.

Please visit our website at www.thefreelancefirm.com to learn more about us and the services we provide!

Automate your job search with Sonara.

Submit 10x as many applications with less effort than one manual application.

Apply with Sonara Apply manually

FAQs About This Job

What is the work location for this position at The Freelance Firm?

This job at The Freelance Firm is located in Beaufort, South Carolina, according to the details provided by the employer. Some roles may also include multiple work locations depending on the requirement.

What pay range can candidates expect for this role at The Freelance Firm?

Candidates can expect a pay range of $80 (per hour).

What employment applies to this position at The Freelance Firm?

The Freelance Firm lists this role as a Part-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at The Freelance Firm?

The Freelance Firm is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

Does The Freelance Firm allow remote work for this role?

Yes, this position at The Freelance Firm supports remote work, giving candidates the flexibility to work outside the primary office location.

What is the process to apply for this position at The Freelance Firm?

You can apply for this role at The Freelance Firm either through Sonara's automated application system, which helps you submit applications 10X faster with minimal effort, or by applying manually using the direct link on the job page.