Associate Attorney

Northwestern Mutual - Denver; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance + generous PTO

Quarterly bonuses

Hybrid flexibility based on perfomance

Job summary

Sarji Law Firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join their family law team in South Carolina. You will handle divorce, custody, support, and protective orders, drafting pleadings and conducting research to support strategic case outcomes.

Requirements include a JD from an accredited law school, SC bar admission in good standing, and 2+ years of Family Court experience. Strong litigation, writing, and oral advocacy skills are essential.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Bar admission to practice in SC and in good standing.
• 2+ years of experience in South Carolina Family Court.
• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family court proceedings for divorce, custody, support, and protective orders.
• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and provide case strategy recommendations.
• Negotiate settlements and work collaboratively with opposing counsel when appropriate.
• Interview and counsel clients, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.
• Manage case files and deadlines efficiently.
• Participate in mediation, hearings, and trials as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of relevant family law statutes and court procedures.
• Litigation experience is required

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Caseload management

Client advocacy

Ethical practice

Time management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Sarji Law Firm is seeking a dedicated Associate Attorney to join their legal team. This role offers the opportunity to work on a variety of family law cases, including divorce, child custody, support, and domestic violence matters. The associate attorney will provide legal representation to clients navigating the family court system, demonstrating strong advocacy skills, professionalism, and a commitment to justice.

Key Responsibilities

• Represent clients in family court proceedings for divorce, custody, support, and protective orders.

• Prepare and draft pleadings, motions, and other legal documents.

• Conduct legal research and provide case strategy recommendations.

• Negotiate settlements and work collaboratively with opposing counsel when appropriate.

• Interview and counsel clients, maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

• Manage case files and deadlines efficiently.

• Participate in mediation, hearings, and trials as needed.

• Maintain knowledge of relevant family law statutes and court procedures.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

• Admission to the state bar and in good standing.

• 2+ years of experience in South Carolina Family Court

• Strong legal research, writing, and oral advocacy skills.

• Ability to manage a diverse caseload effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to client advocacy and ethical practice.

• Litigation experience is required

• $75,000-$125,000 base salary, commensurate with experience

• Quarterly performance bonuses

• Health insurance + generous PTO

• Clear pathway to hybrid flexibility based on performance

• A firm culture built on excellence, integrity, and compassion - where your work truly matters