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AVE Staffing

Jr. Litigation Associate

Columbia, SC · On-site

$75K - $95K/yr

Junior Litigation Associate (Eviction / Landlord-Tenant) Location: Columbia, SC Salary: $75,000 ... Client Counseling: Advise property managers, real estate investors, and corporate landlords on ...

Collins & Lacy

Senior Associate Attorney

Columbia, SC · On-site

$130K - $150K/yr

... Senior Associate Attorney to join our expanding civil defense practice. This is an excellent ... Provide effective legal counsel in defending civil disputes in South Carolina.Represent clients in ...

Collins & Lacy

Senior Associate Attorney

Columbia, SC · On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

... Senior Associate Attorney to join our expanding civil defense practice. This is an excellent ... Provide effective legal counsel in defending civil disputes in South Carolina.Represent clients in ...

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As of Aug 20, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate counselor in Columbia, SC is $28.61, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.80 and $34.71 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an associate counselor?

Associate counselors are mental health professionals who have completed the necessary education, such as a master's degree in counseling or a related field, and are working under supervision to gain clinical experience required for full licensure. They provide counseling services to clients dealing with a range of emotional, behavioral, or mental health issues. Associate counselors often work in schools, clinics, private practices, or community organizations, and their work is supervised by a licensed counselor. Their primary goal is to help clients develop coping strategies, improve mental well-being, and achieve personal growth while they work toward independent licensure.

What skills and qualifications are needed to be an associate counselor?

To thrive as an Associate Counselor, you typically need a master's degree in counseling or a related field and state licensure or certification. Familiarity with case management systems, counseling software, and evidence-based therapeutic modalities is important. Strong interpersonal skills, empathy, active listening, and cultural sensitivity help you connect with and support clients effectively. These skills and qualifications are crucial for building trust, ensuring ethical practice, and delivering impactful mental health care.

What challenges do associate counselors face when working with clients, and how can they manage them?

Associate Counselors often encounter challenges such as building rapport with clients, managing complex emotional issues, and maintaining professional boundaries. Navigating client resistance or ambivalence can be particularly demanding, especially early in the therapeutic relationship. To manage these challenges, Associate Counselors benefit from regular supervision, ongoing training, and collaborating closely with more experienced colleagues. Additionally, self-care and maintaining a balanced workload are important practices to sustain effectiveness and prevent burnout.

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Infographic showing various Associate Counselor job openings in Columbia, SC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 27% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,506 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Associate Attorney - Workers' Compensation

Hedrick Gardner

Columbia, SC • On-site, Remote

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago

Job description

Company Description

For 70 years, our firm has been a trusted legal partner throughout North and South Carolina- delivering strategic defense, practical counsel, and results that matter. Across our five offices, we combine knowledge and experience with the resources and insight to manage complex claims and litigation efficiently.

We believe the strongest defense is built on solid relationships and client engagement. Our attorneys are more than counsel. We stand beside clients at every stage of a dispute by offering clear guidance, focused strategy, and relentless advocacy. Clients trust us to protect their interests and show up when it matters most.

What sets us apart is our commitment to true partnership. We invest deeply in understanding each client's unique perspective, challenges they are facing, and their priorities, ensuring our counsel is practical and aligned with your business goals.

We blend a legacy of steady, dependable advocacy with a collaborative multi-generational approach - where experience meets innovation and grit meets adaptability. This balance allows us to navigate complex claims with precision that enhances efficiency and outcomes.

Our five offices across the Carolinas give us unmatched perspective. We understand the nuances of state and regional regulations and court practices, enabling us to craft defense strategies grounded in real-world environments.

Job Description

Associates in our workers' compensation practice defend claims against employers in nearly every industry and represent the interest of the client with the support of one or more partners.  This position handles a caseload, manages deadlines, conducts depositions of parties, lay witnesses, medical providers and experts; represents clients in mediations, drafts briefs and motions, prepares for and conducts and argues in hearings before an administrative commission. Daily responsibilities include performing legal analysis on new and existing claims, investigating cases, reviewing and analyzing medical records, developing case strategy, responding to discovery, drafting of motions, taking depositions, attending hearings, attending mediations and negotiating settlements.  Building relationships with a team of HGKG attorneys as well as a host of clients including insurance adjusters and risk managers is critical to success.  Ongoing communication includes creating and submitting reports required by the client, motions and briefs required to support the position of the client and negotiation of settlements on behalf of the client.

Qualifications

Currently licensed in state of South Carolina

Strong writers with deposition and mediation experience preferred 

Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal skills, have strong research, writing and verbal communication skills and be able to work independently

Prefer candidates that are organized and self-motivated

Additional Information

Work Environment:

  • Indoor Office Setting
  • Remote work capabilities provided as needed

Benefits:

  • Student Loan Repayment Assistance
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • HRA
  • FSA
  • 401K
  • Pet Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • 3 weeks of PTO

Benefit Conditions:

  • Waiting period may apply
  • Only full-time employees eligible

Ability to commute/relocate:

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.

Hedrick Gardner is committed to the equal employment opportunity of all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

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