Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Assist Shareholder with client meetings, drafting pleadings and motions, drafting discovery requests and responses, preparing for settlement conferences and mediations, and hearing and trial preparation.
• Attend hearings, mediations, and depositions both individually and with Shareholder.
• Support case management, including ensuring deadlines are met and proactively bringing issues and proposed solutions to Shareholder, with focus on associate leadership.
• Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.

Qualifications:

We're looking for a motivated attorney who is excited to grow his or her career in Family Court litigation. The ideal candidate will bring:

• Membership in good standing with the South Carolina Bar and have completed all 403 requirements (possible Nov. 2025 admission should be referenced).
• A strong interest and willingness to concentrate his or her practice in SC Family Court.
• The ability to thrive in a collaborative team while also working independently.
• A strong work ethic with the ability to frequently work more than 40 hours per week.
• A solid foundation in the rules of civil procedure and rules of evidence, excellent research, written and verbal communication skills, be highly organized and an adept problem solver,
• Courtroom confidence and experience.
• The capacity to manage several issues from different cases during the same day, and comfort with the high stakes and high emotions involved.
• A commitment to developing the skills and perseverance that make for a successful litigator..

What We Offer:

• Structured mentorship and training from experienced family law attorneys who are invested in associate's growth. We are ready to help you build your career.
• Opportunity to grow within the law firm and as an attorney.
• A collaborative, team-oriented culture where your growth is supported.
• Early exposure to significant client contact and critical court proceedings.
• Long-term career opportunities and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

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