Litigation Associate

Carolina Legal Staffing; Charleston (SC); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Carolina Legal Staffing, LLC in Charleston is seeking a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney with 1–5 years of civil litigation experience to join its growing litigation practice. This role offers exposure to sophisticated matters while working alongside experienced trial attorneys.

The firm handles both plaintiff and defense work, providing associates with a broad range of clients and challenging issues.

Formación

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• 1–5 years civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice in South Carolina or eligible for admission.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and eager to develop litigation and trial skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Handle complex civil litigation matters representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategies and work collaboratively with senior attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.

Conocimientos

Legal research

Drafting pleadings

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Collaboration

Educación

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school

Descripción del empleo

A well-established Charleston law firm is seeking a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney with 1–5 years of experience to join its growing litigation practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney looking to gain hands-on experience handling sophisticated, complex litigation matters while working alongside experienced trial attorneys.

The firm's diverse practice includes both plaintiff and defense representation, providing associates with exposure to a broad range of clients, industries, and challenging legal issues.

Key Responsibilities

• Handle complex civil litigation matters representing both plaintiffs and defendants.
• Conduct legal research, draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses.
• Manage all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Develop litigation strategies and work collaboratively with senior attorneys.
• Communicate effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and other parties.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• 1–5 years of civil litigation experience.
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina or eligible for admission.
• Excellent legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple matters.
• Self-motivated, intellectually curious, and eager to develop litigation and trial skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Exposure to sophisticated litigation matters on both sides of the courtroom.
• Meaningful responsibility and hands-on litigation experience early in your career.
• Opportunity to learn from experienced litigators and develop trial skills.
• Collaborative, professional environment with opportunities for long-term career growth.

This opportunity is ideal for an associate who enjoys challenging legal work, values mentorship, and wants to build a well-rounded litigation practice in Charleston.