Associate Attorney, South Carolina

Law Offices of Robert S. Gitmeid & Assoc. PLLC; Little Chicago (SC); Remote; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

401K Benefits with Employer Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

A consumer protection law firm is seeking a full-time Associate Attorney to work remotely from South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of legal experience, exceptional organizational, written, and oral communication skills, and must be admitted to practice law in South Carolina. Responsibilities include managing a diversified caseload, drafting legal documents, and conducting legal research. The firm offers competitive compensation with benefits including medical, dental, vision, and a 401K plan with employer match.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong ethical standards and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a diversified caseload of clients in South Carolina.
• Communicate with clients about their legal matters.
• Draft legal documents such as pleadings and agreements.
• Perform legal research on contract law and consumer protection issues.
• Travel for required in-court appearances.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written communication

Oral communication

Legal research

Interpersonal skills

Education

Admitted to practice law in South Carolina

Tools

LexisNexis

Job description

We are a consumer protection law firm located in the Financial District of New York City, providing representation to consumers who have been harassed or otherwise deceived by creditors and debt collectors. With our growing firm, we offer you the opportunity to develop your career in a practice that is rich in variety and challenges. If you desire to work with other talented people who share a passion for professionalism and growth, then a career with us may be a perfect fit for you!

Department

Legal - Attorney

Location

Remote

Compensation

$90,000 / year

Associate Attorney

We are looking for a full‑time Associate Attorney to join our firm's practice in South Carolina. The ideal candidate is one who has experience drafting legal documents such as pleadings and legal memoranda, has strong organizational skills, and is willing to take on a heavy workload. This position imparts broad responsibilities and exposes you to a range of legal issues related to consumer protection, including transactional and civil litigation matters. Because our firm’s headquarters are in New York, this position entails communicating with our main office exclusively via telephone and electronic means (e‑mail, Microsoft Teams, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining and supervising a heavy & diversified caseload of the Firm’s clients in South Carolina.
• 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.
• While this role is based from home, you may be required to travel for in‑court appearances.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Must be currently admitted to practice law in South Carolina (multiple‑state admission is a big PLUS).
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience at a law firm.
• Must possess superior organizational & time‑management skills to meet strict deadlines.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Highest ethical standards and professional integrity.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work easily with senior management and employees at all levels throughout the organization.
• Strong legal research skills -- proficiency in LexisNexis is a plus.

Benefits

• Compensation is competitive and commensurate with expertise and previous experience.
• Training & Guidance.
• Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits.
• 401K Benefits with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off (PTO).
• An incredible team of smart and supportive people!