Associate - General Commercial Litigation

Burr & Forman LLP; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Wellness programs

Job summary

Burr & Forman LLP in South Carolina is seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience to join its General Commercial Litigation practice. The role involves handling a diverse range of commercial and health care matters, with active case management from start to finish.

Applicants must be admitted to the South Carolina Bar, reside in South Carolina, and be willing to travel within the state for depositions and other proceedings, with strong research, analysis, and

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Admission to the South Carolina Bar and current residence in South Carolina.
• Experience taking depositions and arguing motions.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage matters with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel within South Carolina for depositions, mediations, and other case-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of commercial litigation and health care litigation matters.
• Take an active role throughout the life cycle of a case.
• Collaborate closely with experienced partners.
• Assume meaningful responsibility across a varied caseload.

Skills

Litigation experience

SC Bar admission

Deposition experience

Motions arguments

Legal research

Legal writing

Travel within SC

Education

South Carolina Bar Admission

Job description

jobs Verified: 5 Oct 2026 Charleston, South Carolina (Greenville or Columbia also considered)

Associate - General Commercial Litigation

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Organising Institution / Firm

Burr & Forman LLP

Rolling Basis (Official)

Charleston, South Carolina (Greenville or Columbia also considered)

Not specified (Salary range reflects reasonable estimate based on experience, location, and market considerations)

3-5 years of substantive litigation experience; Admission to the South Carolina Bar; Based in South Carolina; Experience taking depositions and arguing motions; Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills; Willingness to travel within South Carolina.

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Associate - General Commercial Litigation at Burr & Forman LLP

Burr & Forman LLP is seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join its General Commercial Litigation practice in South Carolina. The role involves handling a diverse range of commercial and health care litigation matters, with an emphasis on active case management from start to finish.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Admission to the South Carolina Bar and current residence in South Carolina.
• Experience taking depositions and arguing motions.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Ability to manage matters with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel within South Carolina for depositions, mediations, and other case-related activities.

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Work on a diverse range of commercial litigation and health care litigation matters.
• Take an active role throughout the life cycle of a case.
• Collaborate closely with experienced partners.
• Assume meaningful responsibility across a varied caseload.

Preferred Experience

• Medical malpractice and/or skilled nursing litigation experience.
• Trial experience (preferred but not required).

Salary: Not specified. Compensation is based on education, work experience, geographic location, skills, and market considerations.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• group term life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and planning services
• paid time off
• free wellness and mental health services

Location: Charleston, South Carolina Metropolitan Area (Candidates in Greenville or Columbia will also be considered).