Litigation Associate: Courtroom Craft & Strategy

Barnwell-Whaley-Patterson-and-Helms,-LLC; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Professional development

Job summary

BARNWELL-WHALEY-PATTERSON-AND-Helms, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our litigation team in Charleston, SC, focusing on commercial litigation and insurance defense from intake to resolution. You will work with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and staff to build courtroom experience and client relationships.

The successful candidate will manage cases, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, prepare for hearings, and negotiate settlements while maintaining professional standards and

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active admission to the South Carolina Bar and good standing.
• Three to five years of litigation experience preferred.
• Strong judgment and ability to evaluate complex legal issues.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills for court and client interactions.
• Meticulous attention to detail in legal drafting, deadlines, and case management.
• Demonstrated legal research skills and applying authorities to facts.
• Creative, solutions-oriented approach to litigation strategy.

Responsibilities

• Manage a litigation caseload from intake through resolution, including investigation, research, and strategy.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and appellate documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions; respond to discovery requests; coordinate information exchange.
• Prepare for and represent clients at hearings, mediations, trials, and other proceedings.
• Develop persuasive arguments, prepare witnesses, present evidence, and argue motions.
• Advise clients on options, risks, and developments throughout matters.
• Negotiate settlements aligned with client objectives and pursue practical resolutions.
• Handle appeals when necessary.
• Collaborate with partners, attorneys, paralegals, and support staff to meet deadlines.
• Communicate clearly with clients and provide timely status updates.

Skills

Litigation experience

Legal research

Written & verbal communication

Client communication

Attention to detail

Strategic thinking

Courtroom advocacy

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

BARNWELL-WHALEY-PATTERSON-AND-Helms, LLC is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our litigation team in Charleston, SC, focusing on commercial litigation and insurance defense from intake to resolution. You will work with experienced attorneys, paralegals, and staff to build courtroom experience and client relationships.

The successful candidate will manage cases, draft pleadings, conduct depositions, prepare for hearings, and negotiate settlements while maintaining professional standards and