Overview
Legal Investigator Jobs in Mount Pleasant, SC at Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC
Title: Legal Investigator
Company: Maune Raichle Hartley French & Mudd, LLC
Location: Mount Pleasant, SC
Job Description
Legal Investigator – Mount Pleasant, SC
What We’re Looking For:
Our Mount Pleasant office is hiring a Legal Investigator to support our Litigation Teams. This is a dynamic, on-site role ideal for someone energetic, compassionate, and detail-oriented. You’ll be responsible for interviewing clients and witnesses, drafting documents, assisting with trials, and conducting field investigations. A valid driver’s license and ability to rent and drive a car are essential, as this role involves extensive travel, often with short notice and overnight stays.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Interview clients about their work history and potential asbestos exposure
Locate and interview witnesses
Investigate work history and job sites to determine product exposure and correlation to job duties
Conduct extensive research and draft memoranda
Attend document reviews and identify relevant documents
Assist with trial preparation, including witness scheduling and jury selection
Travel frequently to the homes of clients and witnesses, often for multiple nights
Experience Required:
Hands-on experience in asbestos abatement, construction, automotive, industrial, military, or other trades where asbestos or hazardous materials were prevalent
Any work involving hazardous materials handling or removal
Experience with legal research and interviewing techniques
Prior experience with frequent business travel
Skills Desired:
Ability to build rapport and establish trust with clients
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle time-sensitive and high-pressure situations
Proficient computer and phone skills
Comfortable working independently and collaboratively
Strong organizational and analytical skills
Self-motivated and quick to learn new information
High school diploma required; some college or a bachelor’s degree preferred