Associate Attorney

Henderson Scott US; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A legal services firm is seeking a fully remote attorney based in South Carolina, admitted to practice law in the state. The role requires managing litigation cases, drafting legal documents, and providing legal research related to consumer protection. Candidates must have at least 1 year of experience at a law firm. This position offers a structured 40-hour workweek without billable hours, suitable for maintaining a balanced work-life while serving clients effectively.

Qualifications

• Currently admitted to practice law in South Carolina.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and supervise a heavy and diversified caseload in SC.
• Communicate with clients regarding their respective matters.
• Draft pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, and agreements.
• Communicate with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims.
• Conduct legal research related to contract law and consumer law.

Skills

Legal research

Negotiation

Client communication

Job description

This is a fully remote role outside of court appearances. You must live in South Carolina and MUST BE admitted to practice law in South Carolina.

there are no billable hours and this is a strictly 40 hour per week role

This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters.

You will manage litigation cases and resolve legal disputes on behalf of clients by developing agreements, negotiating contacts, setting claims and advocating for clients in court.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the firm's clients in SC
• Communicating with clients regarding their respective matters
• Drafting pleadings, motions, legal memoranda, reviewing & drafting agreements, etc.
• Communicating with opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
• Legal research related to simple and complex issues in contract law and other areas of consumer law

Qualifications

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in SC (multi-state admission would be amazing)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm