Associate/Litigation Associate/Attorney

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, Llp; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Quality benefit programs

Flexible work hours

Job summary

Smith Debnam Narron Drake Saintsing & Myers, Llp in Charleston, SC seeks a full-time litigation associate to support the firm’s representation of financial service providers and other business clients in matters related to foreclosure, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, real property, and compliance.

The role offers an enriching, professional environment with attorney development paths toward partnership, a focus on teamwork, and opportunities to develop a practice.

Qualifications

• Entry-level through 5 years’ experience in private practice civil litigation.
• Valid SC Bar license; Dual NC Bar license a plus
• Strong legal analysis and writing skills.
• Strong skills and experience in the courtroom.
• Ability to effectively delegate to staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the firm's representation of financial service providers and other business clients in foreclosure, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, real property, and compliance.
• Prepare pleadings, motions, and memoranda for state and federal courts.
• Support discovery, trial preparation, and courtroom proceedings.
• Collaborate with attorneys and staff to manage caseloads and deadlines.

Skills

Legal analysis

Legal writing

Courtroom skills

Collaboration

Delegation

Job description

Smith Debnam (www.smithdebnamlaw.com) is seeking candidates for a full-time litigation associate position in our Charleston, SC office to assist in the representation of financial service providers and other businesses clients in matters related to foreclosure, commercial litigation, bankruptcy, real property, and compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Entry-level through 5 years’ experience in private practice civil litigation
• Valid SC Bar license; Dual NC Bar license a plus
• Strong legal analysis and writing skills.
• Strong skills and experience in the courtroom.
• Ability to effectively delegate to staff.
• Ability to work collaboratively.

Ideal candidate’s experience will include:

• 2-4 years litigation experience in federal, state, and/or bankruptcy courts
• Preference for in-office work environment

Smith Debnam has been providing legal services to businesses and individuals in the Carolinas for 50 years. Our attorney development philosophy supports and encourages associate attorneys in building a practice with the goal of becoming a Partner in our Firm. We provide employees with an enriching, professional work environment that rewards employee excellence, fosters teamwork, and supports professional development.

Our employees also enjoy:

• Competitive compensation
• Quality benefit programs
• Flexible work hours