Pay: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Excellent opportunity for a new or junior attorney to gain significant courtroom experience early in their career
- Spend substantial time appearing in court and handling hearings rather than being limited to research, document review, or hourly work
- Build practical litigation skills, courtroom confidence, and knowledge of how to independently practice law
- Join an established law firm with a strong creditors' rights, landlord-tenant, foreclosure, and real estate litigation practice
- Clear opportunity for professional growth for attorneys who perform well and want to take on greater responsibility
- Gain more hands-on legal experience in a few years than many junior attorneys receive in larger law firm environments
Location: South Carolina. This position will involve regular travel throughout South Carolina to attend court hearings on behalf of the firm.
Note: To be considered, you must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or eligible to become licensed promptly. This is an entry-level opportunity, and prior attorney experience is not required. Candidates must be comfortable with frequent driving and courtroom appearances.
About Us
We are a well-established law firm focused on creditors' rights, landlord-tenant matters, foreclosure, collections, litigation, and related real estate matters across the Carolinas and surrounding markets. Our attorneys receive meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience while working alongside an experienced legal team. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Appear in courts throughout South Carolina to handle hearings on behalf of the firm and its clients
- Represent clients in landlord-tenant, foreclosure, creditors' rights, collections, and related civil matters
- Prepare for hearings by reviewing files, pleadings, supporting documents, and applicable legal issues
- Present arguments, communicate with opposing counsel, and advocate for clients in court
- Draft and review pleadings, motions, notices, correspondence, and other legal documents
- Provide timely updates regarding hearing outcomes and recommended next steps
- Communicate professionally with clients, courts, opposing counsel, and internal team members
- Conduct legal research as needed and develop familiarity with South Carolina court procedures
- Manage deadlines and ensure assigned matters are handled efficiently and accurately
- Take on increasing responsibility as experience and capabilities develop
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active South Carolina Bar license or ability to obtain South Carolina licensure promptly
- Entry-level attorneys and recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply
- 0-2 years of attorney experience preferred
- Comfortable appearing in court and developing oral advocacy skills
- Willing and able to travel regularly throughout South Carolina for hearings
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and professionally while traveling
- Experience with landlord-tenant, creditors' rights, foreclosure, collections, or civil litigation is a plus, but not required
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Significant courtroom exposure from the beginning of your career
- Opportunity to learn how to actually manage cases and practice law
- Hands-on training through real hearings and client matters
- Broad exposure to creditors' rights, real estate, and civil litigation
- Opportunity to grow into more sophisticated legal work and increased responsibility
- Strong long-term career development for attorneys willing to work hard and learn
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance