Litigation Attorney

LHH; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid maternity leave

Paid paternity leave

Disability insurance

Job summary

A well-known regional law firm in Columbia, South Carolina, seeks a Senior Civil Litigation Attorney to step into a Partner role. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in defending civil litigation, particularly in construction and commercial areas. This position involves managing cases and collaborating with clients without an immediate requirement for business development. Competitive salary range from $100,000 to $170,000, along with comprehensive benefits including medical and vision insurance.

Qualifications

• Defend civil litigation claims in various areas including construction and commercial.
• Requires SC bar admission and senior level experience in civil litigation.
• Proven success in negotiation and trials.

Responsibilities

• Manage and defend civil litigation matters.
• Contribute to the thriving practice.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams.
• Provide leadership in the role.

Skills

Extensive experience defending civil litigation claims

Strong negotiation skills

Litigation skills

Trial success

Education

SC bar admission

Senior level experience

Job description

Litigation Attorney

Senior Civil Litigation Attorney opportunity to step directly into a Partner seat at a well-known regional firm. This role involves handling new and existing civil litigation matters with a strong client pipeline, and does not require business development on day one.

Overview

Ideal candidate will bring extensive experience defending civil litigation claims in construction, commercial, products/professional/premises liability. Applicants must be SC barred. Remote candidates located within SC and barred in SC will be considered, though preference is for someone available to work in the office a few days a week.

Responsibilities

• Manage and defend civil litigation matters in construction, commercial, products/professional/premises liability as described.
• Take over new and existing cases and contribute to a thriving practice.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to advance matters and align strategy.
• Provide leadership as you step into a Partner seat.
• No immediate requirement for business development on day one.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience defending civil litigation claims in construction, commercial, products/professional/premises liability.
• SC bar admission required.
• Senior level or equivalent experience in civil litigation.
• Strong negotiation and litigation skills; demonstrated success in trial or dispositive motion practice.

Location and Compensation

Location: Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area. Salary range: $100,000.00-$170,000.00.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance

To apply: Please apply or contact Daniel Keith at [e-mail].