Description
In this role, you'll work alongside a team of talented attorneys and staff in a supportive, client-centric setting. Your ability to communicate clearly and empathetically will be key as you engage with clients. We're looking for someone with a proactive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to excellence. We'll recognize and celebrate your hard work and dedication. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact with us? To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, including a memorable book or movie you've recently enjoyed and what made it special to you.
Responsibilities
• Help effectively solve legal problems for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and marital settlement agreements, handle the division of marital assets, judgments, and orders for family law cases
• Attend court proceedings as needed to ensure effective representation of clients
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
• Consult with potential clients to ascertain their needs and decide on the next steps
• Engage in matter management to ensure timely progress in all cases
• Confirm all work is consistently quality-reviewed for case law and written content/clarity
Qualifications
• License to practice law in South Carolina
• 4+ years of experience working in a law firm on family law issues, with sufficient experience to work independently on certain cases and retain new clients
• Experience with billing and keeping track of billable time on cases
• Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
• Team-oriented, flexible, organized, and willing to work across office locations when needed is a plus
• Self-starter who will take the proactive initiative to complete priorities on a daily basis
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and come up with workable solutions, figure things out on your own
• Must be willing to travel locally for mediations, depositions, and court.
