We are a family law firm with 15 locations in North and South Carolina. We are currently looking for a hardworking, detail-oriented Family Law Attorney to join our team in the Lowcountry, where our founder is from originally.You must be a positive person and a team player. If you see the glass as being half full, you are definitely the type of person we are looking for. Our law firm is a close-knit team.We are seeking someone detail-oriented and willing to go the extra mile. In our law practice, getting it done right the first time for our clients is very important and we need our entire team to work with this important goal in mind.Must be a team player. You will be working with other attorneys and staff and both you and our other staff members are accountable to each other.The candidate should have the ability to be able to talk to people in a manner that is polite, educated, and puts them at ease. You need to have compassion when dealing with our clients.At times, you will also need to know how to figure things out on your own and be able to creatively problem solve and come up with workable solutions.Compensation is negotiable and based on experience. It is also subject to periodic review and raises and bonuses are based on job performance. If we succeed, you will, too! You will be part of a team that is rewarded for their hard work.If you have gotten this far, then you are truly an exceptional person.If you are thinking about submitting your resume and cover letter, it means that you are a hard worker, ready for a challenge, and want to be part of a team where your hard work and efforts are recognized, appreciated, and rewarded.Responsibilities:Help effectively solve legal problems for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of actionDraft pleadings, motions, contracts, and marital settlement agreements, handle the division of marital assets, judgments, and orders for a high volume of casesAttend court proceedings as needed to ensure effective representation of clientsCollaborate with attorneys and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation processConsult with potential clients to ascertain their needs and decide on the next stepsEngage in matter management to ensure timely progress in all casesConfirm all work is consistently quality-reviewed for case law and written content/clarityQualifications:License to practice law in South Carolina4+ years experience working in a law firm on family law issues, with sufficient experience to work independently on certain cases and retain new clientsExperience with billing and keeping track of billable time on casesGreat negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situationsTeam-oriented, flexible, organized, and willing to work across office locations when needed is a plusSelf-starter who will take the proactive initiative to complete priorities on a daily basisAbility to creatively problem-solve and come up with workable solutions, figure things out on your ownMust be willing to travel locally within Charleston and the surrounding area for mediations, depositions, and courtAbout Company:We are a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm with multiple offices in North Carolina and South Carolina. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.Benefits:401k and 401k matching Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurancePaid time off Retirement planHow Do I Apply?Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you have seen or book you have read in the last twelve months, and why you liked it so much.
