Litigation Associate (Complex Civil)

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

Job summary

Goodwin Recruiting is partnering with a respected boutique Charleston litigation firm to place an associate who handles sophisticated civil matters with meaningful responsibility and a collegial environment.

The role offers exposure to substantial plaintiff-side and contingency matters, mentorship from accomplished trial attorneys, and room for professional growth in a small-firm culture that values autonomy and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Approximately 2–3 years civil litigation experience preferred.
• Strong federal clerkship candidates encouraged.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Education

Juris Doctor

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.

JOB ID

183028#post

Jessica Ray