Family Law Attorney

Price Benowitz LLP; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Price Benowitz, LLP in South Carolina is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to lead and build our Family Law practice with a partner-level opportunity. The role emphasizes ownership of client relationships, strategy, and growth while operating in a collaborative, hybrid setting across the state.

The ideal candidate will have at least five years of family law experience, an existing client base or portable book of business, and a proven track record in litigation and courtroom advocacy.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in South Carolina.
• Minimum of five years in family law with a track record in litigation.
• Existing clientele or portable book of business preferred.
• Proven leadership and strategic growth capabilities.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage comprehensive family law matters including divorce, custody, and support.
• Serve as practice leader for Family Law in South Carolina and drive growth.
• Maintain and grow a client base while developing new relationships.
• Provide high-level counsel and courtroom advocacy on complex matters.
• Collaborate with leadership, marketing, intake, and operations to scale the practice.

Skills

5+ years of family law experience

Leadership

Client relationship management

Litigation and courtroom experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

At Price Benowitz, LLP, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a flexible, high-trust environment for our attorneys. We are a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a growing presence across Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, and Illinois. Our core practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and trusts and estates. Guided by our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, we empower experienced attorneys to build, lead, and grow impactful practices.

Position Overview

Price Benowitz, LLP is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to lead and build our Family Law practice in South Carolina. This is a partner-level opportunity designed for a senior attorney who is ready to take ownership of practice development, client relationships, and strategic growth.

This role is hybrid and based anywhere in South Carolina (although we already have an office in Columbia), offering flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with firm leadership and support teams. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of family law experience, along with an existing client base or book of business, and a desire to play a leadership role in expanding the firm’s footprint in the state.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a full spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and related issues
• Serve as a practice leader for Family Law in South Carolina, helping shape strategy, workflows, and growth initiatives
• Maintain and grow an existing book of business while developing new client relationships
• Provide high-level legal counsel and courtroom advocacy on complex family law matters
• Collaborate with firm leadership, marketing, intake, and operations to scale the practice effectively
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the long-term success of the department

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in South Carolina
• 5+ years of family law experience required
• Existing clientele or portable book of business strongly preferred
• Proven litigation and courtroom experience
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build and grow a practice
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-relationship skillsEntrepreneurial mindset with a desire for autonomy and long-term growth

Why Join Price Benowitz?

• Partner-level, practice-building opportunity with meaningful autonomy
• Hybrid work environment with geographic flexibility across South Carolina
• Strong firm infrastructure: marketing, intake, operations, and administrative support
• Competitive compensation with upside tied to growth and origination
• Collaborative, forward-thinking firm culture that values leadership and initiative