Criminal Law Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Greer (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Company computer provided

Health insurance

401(K) matching

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Flexible scheduling

Travel stipend

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search, based in Greer, SC, seeks a Criminal Law Associate Attorney to handle a high-volume caseload, conduct client consultations, and represent clients in court, mediations, depositions, and hearings.

The attorney will work with case managers and team members to ensure efficient workflow, timely progress, and excellent client service in a fast-paced criminal practice.

Qualifications

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct new client consultations and evaluate potential cases.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
• Research legal issues and prepare cases for court and other legal proceedings.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage and review assigned cases to ensure timely progress and resolution.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, virtually, and in writing.
• Collaborate with case managers and team members to manage case workflow.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with firm procedures.
• Provide a high level of customer service to clients and ensure an excellent client experience.
• Navigate cases from initial consultation through resolution.

Skills

Research

Writing

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Criminal Law Associate Attorney in Greer, SC. The role involves managing a high-volume caseload, conducting client consultations, and representing clients in various legal proceedings. The attorney will collaborate with case managers and team members to ensure efficient case management and client satisfaction.

Duties

• Conduct new client consultations and evaluate potential cases.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, depositions, and hearings.
• Research legal issues and prepare cases for court and other legal proceedings.
• Draft legal documents, pleadings, motions, and correspondence.
• Manage and review assigned cases to ensure timely progress and resolution.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, virtually, and in writing.
• Collaborate with case managers and team members to manage case workflow.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and case reviews.
• Maintain accurate case documentation and ensure compliance with firm procedures.
• Provide a high level of customer service to clients and ensure an excellent client experience.
• Navigate cases from initial consultation through resolution.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina and in good standing with the state bar.
• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
• Comfortable working collaboratively with attorneys, case managers, and support staff.
• Courtroom experience is preferred but not required.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in North Carolina.

Skills

• Strong research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and bonus.
• Company computer provided.
• Low-cost employee health insurance.
• Optional dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance plans available.
• Monthly travel stipend.
• Malpractice insurance and bar dues covered.
• 401(K) matching and profit sharing.
• Paid time off, holiday pay, and paid parental leave.
• FLEX scheduling and TGIF benefit.