Junior Attorney: Courtroom Creditors' Rights

Orion Placement; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an entry-level attorney in South Carolina to gain substantial courtroom experience early in your career. You will appear in hearings across the state, handling landlord-tenant, foreclosure, and related civil matters alongside an experienced team.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for SC licensure, with 0–2 years of attorney experience preferred. Travel throughout SC is required, and a valid driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school is required.
• SC Bar license or eligibility to obtain licensure promptly is required.
• Entry-level attorneys and new graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Willing and able to travel regularly throughout South Carolina for hearings.

Responsibilities

• Appear in courts across South Carolina to handle hearings for the firm and clients.
• Represent clients in landlord-tenant, foreclosure, creditors' rights, and related civil matters.
• Prepare for hearings by reviewing files, pleadings, and supporting documents.
• Present arguments, communicate with opposing counsel, and advocate in court.
• Draft and review pleadings, motions, notices, and other legal documents.
• Provide timely updates on hearing outcomes and next steps.

Skills

Oral advocacy

Written communication

Organization

Travel readiness

Independent work

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Active South Carolina Bar license or eligibility

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an entry-level attorney in South Carolina to gain substantial courtroom experience early in your career. You will appear in hearings across the state, handling landlord-tenant, foreclosure, and related civil matters alongside an experienced team.

Candidates must be licensed or eligible for SC licensure, with 0–2 years of attorney experience preferred. Travel throughout SC is required, and a valid driver's license is essential.