Family Law Attorney

Allora Solutions Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking family law firm in South Carolina is seeking a dynamic Senior Associate. This leadership role involves managing high-impact cases in family law, mentoring junior staff, and contributing to the firm's strategic direction, with a focus on evolving legal issues such as fertility law and LGBTQ+ family matters.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure

Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement

Professional development support

Leadership track opportunities

Qualifications

• Active membership in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
• At least 5 years of family law experience, with trial or complex case experience preferred.
• Outstanding legal writing and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a full caseload of family law matters.
• Lead hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates and interns.

Skills

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

About the Firm:

We are a forward-thinking family law firm based in South Carolina, known for our client advocacy, collaborative culture, and leadership in cutting-edge legal issues. Our practice spans traditional family law matters-such as divorce, custody, and support-as well as emerging areas like assisted reproduction law, surrogacy agreements, and digital asset division. We are seeking a dynamic Senior Associate who is not only experienced in family law but also energized by legal innovation and committed to shaping the future of the field.

Position Summary:

This role is ideal for a seasoned attorney who thrives in leadership, enjoys mentoring others, and is excited to engage with complex and evolving legal challenges. The Senior Associate will lead high-impact cases, contribute to the strategic direction of the firm, and have the opportunity to take on work in cutting-edge areas such as fertility law, LGBTQ+ family issues, and international family law.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage a full caseload of family law matters, including divorce, custody, support, and property division.
• Handle complex, high-conflict, or novel issues including assisted reproduction, parentage, and asset tracing.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, and settlement agreements with exceptional attention to detail.
• Lead hearings, mediations, and trials while providing strategic counsel to clients at every stage.
• Supervise and mentor junior associates, paralegals, and interns.
• Contribute to firm-wide thought leadership through writing, speaking, or CLE participation in emerging areas of family law.
• Collaborate with firm leadership to shape internal processes, practice development, and client services.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• J.D. from an accredited law school and active membership in good standing with the South Carolina Bar.
• At least 5 years of family law experience, with trial or complex case experience preferred.
• Demonstrated interest in evolving legal issues, including technology, fertility law, or nontraditional family structures.
• Outstanding legal writing, oral advocacy, and client communication skills.
• Collaborative mindset with proven ability to lead, mentor, and build teams.
• High level of professionalism, emotional intelligence, and client empathy.

Why Join Us:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus structure [Compensation Potential 95k-140k].
• Full benefits package including health, dental, vision, and Simple IRA with employer match.
• CLE and professional development support, including opportunities to present or publish.
• Forward-thinking firm culture that values innovation, growth, and work-life integration.
• Leadership track opportunities, including future partnership consideration.