Associate Attorney (Pre-Litigation & Litigation) - Hammack Law Firm

Job Summary

Are you an early-career attorney ready to build meaningful courtroom skills while making a real difference in clients’ lives? Hammack Law Firm is a high-performing personal injury practice looking for a driven Associate Attorney to join our team in Greenville, SC. We blend 'big firm standards' with a 'small firm feel,' focusing on aggressive legal representation and a compassionate, personalized approach to client service. If you thrive on accountability, growth, and client advocacy—and want to stay with a case from pre-litigation through litigation—you’ll feel right at home here.

About Hammack Law Firm

Hammack Law Firm is a Greenville, South Carolina-based personal injury law firm built on relationships, accountability, and results. We believe personal injury law should never feel transactional. For us, it is personal—personal for our clients and personal for our team.

We prepare cases like they are going to trial, support each other at a high level, and take pride in doing the work the right way. Our firm culture values team member strengths, excellence, professionalism, and genuine care for the people we serve.

Our Core Values

• Pursuing Excellence

• Providing Outstanding Customer Service

• Being Positive, Friendly, and Fun

• Hardworking

• Dedicated to Winning

The Opportunity

We are seeking an Associate Attorney who wants hands-on experience, meaningful ownership, and a clear path to grow as a litigator.

You will manage personal injury cases from pre-litigation through litigation resolution, including trial preparation when necessary. You will be supported by a dedicated team—case managers and paralegal support—allowing you to focus on legal work, client communication, and case strategy, not administrative tasks. We use integrated AI tools to assist in document generation, discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.

This role is ideal for an attorney with 2–5 years of experience and at least 2 years of litigation exposure who values preparation, takes pride in building strong cases, and wants to be part of a team that invests in its people.

This role is ideal for a lawyer who values preparation, takes pride in the courtroom, and wants to be part of a team that truly invests in its people.

What You’ll Do

Manage personal injury matters from pre-litigation through litigation resolution

Communicate with clients and guide them through the legal process with professionalism and empathy

Evaluate liability and damages; review records, evidence, and treatment progression

Draft and respond to pleadings, discovery, and motions (with support as needed)

Participate in and handle depositions (conducting and defending) as experience allows

Prepare for and assist in mediations, hearings, and trial preparation with attorney leadership

Who We’re Looking For

• Active South Carolina law license (North Carolina a plus)

• 2–5 years of overall legal experience

• At least 2 years of litigation experience (civil litigation considered)

• Personal injury experience preferred

• Insurance defense experience a plus

• Strong writing, organization, and communication skills with a client-first mindset

Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: competitive and commensurate with experience

• Performance-based bonuses

• Profit-sharing opportunities

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) with company guarantee

• Generous PTO and flexibility

Why Hammack Law Firm?

We believe great results come from great preparation and a team that supports each other. This is not a cookie-cutter practice. It is a firm where lawyers are trusted, supported, and rewarded for doing meaningful client work.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their resume directly to Operations@hammacklawfirm.com.

Please note: We are not accepting inquiries from recruiters or staffing agencies for this position.