Litigation Associate (Complex Civil) JN -102026-183028

Goodwin Recruiting; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting partners with a respected Charleston boutique litigation firm seeking an associate for sophisticated civil matters, meaningful responsibility, and a collegial environment. The role involves plaintiff-side and contingency matters, mentorship, autonomy, and thoughtful advocacy.

The candidate will work with trial lawyers on complex cases, perform research, draft pleadings, and support discovery, with potential second-chair growth while collaborating across two Charleston-area

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of civil litigation experience preferred; strong federal judicial clerkship candidates encouraged.
• No firm hoppers (no less than 2 years in a role)
• General litigation background is welcome; specialized commercial litigation experience is not required.
• Outstanding analytical skills, judgment, and legal writing; writing sample required.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside experienced trial lawyers on varied complex civil litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and produce persuasive pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Support discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation; grow toward second-chair contributions.
• Collaborate across two Charleston-area offices.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Judgment

Education

Law degree

Job description

Goodwin Recruiting is partnering with a respected boutique Charleston litigation firm seeking an associate who enjoys sophisticated, high-stakes civil matters, meaningful responsibility, and a collegial environment. The practice handles substantial plaintiff-side and contingency matters and values mentorship, autonomy, and thoughtful advocacy.

What You’ll Do

• Work alongside experienced trial lawyers on varied complex civil litigation matters.
• Conduct legal research and produce persuasive pleadings, motions, and briefs.
• Support discovery, depositions, hearings, and trial preparation; grow toward second-chair contributions.
• Collaborate across two Charleston-area offices.

What We’re Looking For

• Approximately 2–3 years of civil litigation experience preferred; strong federal judicial clerkship candidates encouraged.
• No firm hoppers ( no less than 2 years in a role)
• General litigation background is welcome; specialized commercial litigation experience is not required.
• Outstanding analytical skills, judgment, and legal writing; writing sample required.
• Law degree and appropriate bar eligibility; bar status will be verified.
• Collegial, self-directed approach and interest in professional growth.

Why This Opportunity

• Substantive exposure to complex cases and mentorship from accomplished trial attorneys.
• No formal billable-hour quota; workload expectations will be discussed during interviews.
• A small-firm culture that values autonomy and work-life balance.

, $90,000 - $120,000,