Litigation Associate (Complex Civil) — Mentorship & Growth

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 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.