Associate Attorney

Gist Law Firm; South Carolina; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Gist Law Firm, a nationwide practice since 1998, seeks an Associate Attorney specializing in employment law to join its team in South Carolina. The position focuses on both civil and criminal litigation, providing legal counsel to diverse clients across the United States.

Candidates must be licensed in SC or have passed the bar with training and support offered. Strong research, advocacy, and client communication skills are essential for success and professional growth within the firm.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina in good standing.
• Legal research skills essential.
• Trial advocacy experience preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Strong communication and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients by analyzing situations and devising strategy.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues.
• Manage case responsibilities from start to finish.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, briefs and other documents.
• Prepare clients and cases for trial and coordinate with senior attorneys and paralegals.

Skills

Legal research

Trial advocacy

Communication skills

Case management

Independent work

Client relations

Education

Licensed to practice in South Carolina

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Gist Law Firm has a great opportunity for an associate attorney to join our team, specializing in civil and criminal litigation.

As an Associate Attorney, you will provide legal counsel and representation to clients in various legal issues, with a specific focus on employment law.

General Accountabilities:

Attorneys will represent clients by carefully analyzing situations and devising a strategy for a course of action. The candidate will conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on issues relating to ongoing or potential cases, manage case responsibilities from beginning to end, communicate effectively with senior attorneys and paralegals to ensure timely progress through the litigation process, draft and review initial pleadings, and motions, briefs, and other legal documents, and prepare clients and cases for trial.

Hiring Criteria:

Candidates must be licensed members of the SC Bar in good standing. We welcome applicants who have recently passed the bar or have no experience. We will provide training and support for your role. Legal research skills are essential. The ideal candidate should have trial advocacy experience, excellent communication skills, problem‑solving abilities, a professional demeanor, and the ability to manage multiple cases at once. The candidate must be able to work independently and with others. Moreover, the candidate must be able to work effectively with clients from various backgrounds and communities.

About Gist Law Firm:

Since 1998, the Gist Law Firm, PA has operated as a full‑service nationwide law firm representing clients throughout South Carolina and the United States in employment law‑related matters, contractual business disputes, personal injury claims, criminal defense cases, wills and powers of attorney, and family law matters.

Our attorneys are committed to a winning strategy, providing sound competent legal advice and representation, and zealously advocating for our clients in the face of your legal adversity.

The Gist Law Firm is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, hiring, developing, and promoting lawyers and staff without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, military and protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, sex stereotyping, or disability.