Civil Litigation Attorney - Hands-on Trials & Growth

Protouch Staffing; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Life and disability insurance

Profit-sharing plan

Merit-based bonus opportunities

Annual salary review

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney in Charleston, SC with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing litigation team. The attorney will handle complex civil matters, draft documents, and work closely with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategy.

The role emphasizes hands-on case management, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, with opportunities for increased responsibility and professional growth in a supportive firm environment.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active South Carolina Bar admission.
• Minimum of 2 years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, analytical, research, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing civil litigation matters from inception through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Conduct legal research and case analysis.
• Handle written discovery, document review, and discovery responses.
• Participate in and conduct depositions.
• Support trial preparation, arbitration, mediations, and hearings.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and third parties.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys on litigation strategy and case management.
• Gradually assume increased responsibility for independently handling cases.

Skills

Civil litigation experience

Legal writing

Legal research

Organizational skills

Deadline management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

South Carolina Bar admission

Job description

Protouch Staffing seeks a Civil Litigation Attorney in Charleston, SC with 2+ years of civil litigation experience to join a growing litigation team. The attorney will handle complex civil matters, draft documents, and work closely with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategy.

The role emphasizes hands-on case management, discovery, depositions, and trial preparation, with opportunities for increased responsibility and professional growth in a supportive firm environment.