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As of Jun 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for plaintiff attorney in the United States is $118,886.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $89,500.00 and $139,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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To thrive as a Plaintiff Attorney, you need a Juris Doctor (JD) degree, bar admission, strong litigation skills, and deep knowledge of civil procedure and tort law. Familiarity with legal research tools like Westlaw or LexisNexis, document management systems, and trial presentation software is essential. Superior negotiation abilities, persuasive communication, and resilience are key soft skills for excelling in this position. These competencies enable Plaintiff Attorneys to effectively advocate for clients, succeed in negotiations or court, and manage high-stress caseloads.

What does a Plaintiff Attorney do?

A Plaintiff Attorney represents individuals or entities who file lawsuits seeking compensation for damages caused by another party’s negligence or wrongdoing. They handle civil cases such as personal injury, medical malpractice, employment disputes, and product liability. Their responsibilities include gathering evidence, negotiating settlements, and advocating for clients in court. Plaintiff Attorneys work to ensure their clients receive fair compensation for their losses.

What are the typical work responsibilities of a Plaintiff Attorney on a day-to-day basis?

As a Plaintiff Attorney, your daily tasks often include conducting legal research, drafting pleadings and motions, interviewing clients and witnesses, and negotiating with opposing counsel. You’ll frequently prepare for and attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations, working closely with paralegals and legal assistants to build a compelling case. A large part of the work involves strategizing for trial, reviewing evidence, and keeping clients informed about case developments. Collaboration with experts, investigators, and other attorneys is common to strengthen cases and seek favorable outcomes for your clients.

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Infographic showing various Plaintiff Attorney job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 99% Full Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 79% Physical, 8% Hybrid, and 13% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $118,886 per year, or $57.2 per hour.

Plaintiff Employment Attorney - SC

CGavery

Charleston, SC • On-site

$97K - $131K/yr

Full-time

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Our client is a regional plaintiff-side employment firm who has a strong history of performance and continued growth - both organically in existing offices and through market expansion into new jurisdictions. This firm has invested over several years to optimized internal process, systems, and technology to maximize the quality of services for their clients while increasing their efficiency among the team.

This team has a healthy culture across their firm, they work well together, and their culture permeates their work product, services delivered to their clients, and their relationships.

Current Need: Experienced Employment Attorney in SC: This firm is growing seek experienced, senior attorneys with solid employment law experience. The Ideal candidates will be established attorneys who have employment law experience. Attorneys who have defense side employment law experience are good candidates as well.

Education Requirements: Law degree (J.D. or equivalent) from an accredited institution.

Licensure/Certification: Active member of the SC Bar

Experience Requirements:

  • Solid experience and knowledge of Employment Law, 5+ years post JD
  • Defense-side experience is ok if the attorney wants to shift to represent plaintiffs.
  • Established in the target geographical market.

Locations: Open to anywhere in SC