Associate Attorney

Richardsonplowden; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Creditor's Rights and Business / Corporate Law practice group in our Columbia, SC office.

The Associate Attorney will handle miscellaneous creditor's rights and corporate matters with focus on creditor's rights issues and commercial transactions. The candidate must be in good standing with the South Carolina Bar and possess strong academic credentials, exceptional research and writing

Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• 1–3 years' experience preferred.
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct closings.
• Participate in trials and hearings.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and briefs.
• Perform legal research.
• Communicate with clients and opposing parties to resolve or settle claims.
• Manage a diverse caseload from inception to conclusion.
• Provide timely updates to senior attorneys.
• Collaborate with other attorneys during depositions and court appearances.
• Review and draft contracts and leases.

Skills

Legal research

Drafting

Client communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

Juris Doctorate degree

Job description

Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is actively seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Creditor's Rights and Business / Corporate Law practice group in our Columbia, SC office. Candidates must be in good standing with the South Carolina Bar and possess strong academic credentials, exceptional research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently.

The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling miscellaneous creditor's rights and corporate matters, with a specific focus on creditor's rights issues and commercial transactions. Key responsibilities include:

• Conducting closings
• Participating in trials and hearings
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and briefs
• Performing legal research
• Communicating with clients and opposing parties to resolve or settle claims
• Managing a diverse caseload from inception to conclusion
• Providing timely updates to senior attorneys
• Collaborating with other attorneys during depositions and various court appearances
• Review and draft contracts and leases

*Requirements:**

• Juris Doctorate degree
• 1 – 3 years' experience preferred
• Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills
• Commitment to client service and effective problem-solving capabilities
• Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage caseload efficiently