Civil Defense Associate: Hybrid, Mentored Litigation

Capstone-Search-Partners; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Mentorship program

Performance bonuses

Top-tier benefits

Job summary

Capstone-Search-Partners seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Civil Defense Litigation team in Columbia, SC. This role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, hands-on litigation experience, and a path for long-term growth.

You will manage diverse cases from inception to resolution, conduct research, draft filings, and participate in depositions and trials. The firm emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and a supportive, high-performance culture.

Qualifications

• Proven litigation experience, civil defense preferred.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Confident communicator with a client-focused mindset.
• Highly organized with ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support a diverse caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, and discovery.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trial preparation.
• Collaborate directly with clients and senior attorneys on litigation strategy.
• Develop strong advocacy skills in written and oral formats.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Time management

Job description

Capstone-Search-Partners seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Civil Defense Litigation team in Columbia, SC. This role offers meaningful courtroom exposure, hands-on litigation experience, and a path for long-term growth.

You will manage diverse cases from inception to resolution, conduct research, draft filings, and participate in depositions and trials. The firm emphasizes mentorship, collaboration, and a supportive, high-performance culture.