Family Law Attorney

Collins Family & Elder Law Group; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A law firm in South Carolina is seeking a dedicated Family Law Attorney with at least 4 years of experience. The successful candidate will work collaboratively in a team-focused environment, handling a variety of legal responsibilities with a commitment to quality and client-centered service. Competitive compensation starting at $100,000 yearly, based on experience, with opportunities for performance-based raises and bonuses.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in family law, with the ability to work independently.
• Experience with case billing and tracking billable time.
• Willingness to travel locally around Charleston for mediations and court.

Responsibilities

• Analyze legal situations and create strategic action plans for clients.
• Draft necessary legal documents and manage a high volume of cases.
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to advance cases through litigation.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Team player

Organizational skills

Education

License to practice law in South Carolina

Job description

Are you a dedicated, detail-oriented Family Law Attorney seeking a meaningful role with a high-integrity firm rooted in the Lowcountry of South Carolina? We are a well-respected, multi-office family law firm with a strong presence in North and South Carolina, grounded in the values and community ties of our founder. We’re looking for a collaborative, compassionate, and solutions-driven attorney to join our close-knit team. The right candidate thrives in a team-focused environment, takes pride in doing things right the first time, and brings a positive, professional attitude to every interaction. In this role, you will work closely with other attorneys and professional staff in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and client-centered service. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to interact with clients in a way that is polite, clear, educated, and empathetic. A strong sense of initiative, problem-solving ability, and creative thinking will serve you well here. We value individuals who are hardworking, reliable, and driven—and we make it a point to recognize and reward those efforts. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, with opportunities for performance-based raises and bonuses. To apply, please submit both your resume and a cover letter. Your ability to follow these instructions will be an important factor in our hiring decision. In the first sentence of your cover letter, please mention a movie you’ve seen or book you’ve read in the past year—and tell us what made it memorable to you.

Responsibilities

• Help effectively solve legal problems for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
• Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and marital settlement agreements, handle the division of marital assets, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
• Attend court proceedings as needed to ensure effective representation of clients
• Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
• Consult with potential clients to ascertain their needs and decide on the next steps
• Engage in matter management to ensure timely progress in all cases
• Confirm all work is consistently quality-reviewed for case law and written content/clarity

Qualifications

• License to practice law in South Carolina
• 4+ years of experience working in a law firm on family law issues, with sufficient experience to work independently on certain cases and retain new clients
• Experience with billing and keeping track of billable time on cases
• Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
• Team-oriented, flexible, organized, and to work across office locations when needed is a plus
• Self-starter who will take the proactive initiative to complete priorities on a daily basis
• Ability to creatively problem-solve and come up with workable solutions, figure things out on your own
• Must be willing to travel locally around Charleston and Beaufort, as well as the surrounding area, for mediations, depositions, and court

Compensation

$100,000+ yearly DOE