SC Real Estate Attorney (Evictions/Foreclosures)

Latitude Legal Recruitment Limited; Columbia (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional liability insurance

Full benefits when >20 hours/week

401k plan

CLE/professional expense stipend

Job summary

Latitude is seeking South Carolina-licensed attorneys in Columbia or Greenville for a part-time remote role to support foreclosure, eviction, and real estate litigation across the state. The position emphasizes active litigation participation, hearings, and client engagement.

The contract engagement is approximately 15–20 hours per week, with in-person hearings in Columbia/Greenville, SC. Compensation ranges from $120,000 to $150,000 annually, plus comprehensive benefits and liability insurance.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina and in good standing.
• 5+ years of foreclosure, eviction, and real estate litigation experience; bankruptcy experience is a plus.
• Willingness to travel for in-person hearings and court appearances in Columbia/Greenville, SC and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Support real estate and foreclosure matters for clients across South Carolina.
• Attend hearings and trials as required; manage caseload with independence and professional judgment.

Skills

Litigation experience

Real estate litigation

Foreclosure experience

Excellent communication

Time management

Education

Licensed to practice in South Carolina

Job description

Are you a South Carolina-licensed attorney living in Columbia or Greenville, South Carolina, with experience in foreclosure, eviction, or other real estate litigation? Are you looking for a part-time opportunity that offers flexibility while keeping you actively involved in litigation and court appearances? Latitude is seeking experienced attorneys to support real estate and foreclosure matters throughout South Carolina.

Basic Requirements for the Foreclosure, Eviction, & Real Estate Litigation Attorneys:

• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in South Carolina
• 5+ years of experience in foreclosure, eviction, and real estate litigation; bankruptcy experience is a strong plus
• Ability and willingness to travel for in-person hearings and other court appearances in Columbia or Greenville, SC, and surrounding areas
• Strong time management, attention to detail, professional judgment, and communication skills
• Ability to independently manage matters and court appearances
• Outstanding professional references

Position Details for the Part-Time Eviction & Real Estate Litigation Attorney Role:

• Type of role: Contract Engagement
• Schedule: Part-Time (Approximately 15-20 hours per week)
• Location: Remote - with in-person hearings and trials in and around Columbia or Greenville, South Carolina

Compensation

Pay: The annualized pay for this position ranges from $120,000 to $150,000. Pay for contract engagements is based on multiple factors including but not limited to work experience, qualifications, credentials, location, market supply/demand, and the candidate’s preference (each candidate’s pay rate affects the client bill rate which can affect the candidate’s competitiveness for the position).

Benefits: In addition to pay, all Latitude attorneys and other legal professionals working on contract engagements receive complimentary professional liability insurance coverage for work or acts or omissions provided within the scope of a Latitude-authorized engagement. All Latitude employees (including those on contract engagements) are also eligible for full benefits when working 20+ hours per week, including group medical, dental, and vision insurance, and complimentary group life, LTD and AD&D insurance. A qualified 401k plan is also available. Benefits-eligible Latitude Attorneys also receive a CLE and Professional Expense stipend.

Confidentiality

Latitude will not propose you to prospective clients without your prior consent. Candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.

About Latitude

Latitude is a full-service flexible legal talent company serving corporate legal departments and law firms nationwide. From Fortune Global 100 companies to start-ups and Global 50 law firms to boutiques, clients turn to us for top-tier attorneys and other legal professionals.

Latitude specializes in providing highly skilled former in-house counsel and Big Law attorneys for flexible contract engagements and permanent positions in dozens of practice areas, including commercial contracting, data privacy, M&A, employment, litigation, and more.

Founded in 2013, Latitude is a Chambers and Partners globally-ranked flexible legal staffing company.

Latitude Contract Engagements & Secondments

Outstanding attorneys and other legal professionals who are seeking contract assignments or consulting/secondment roles choose to work with Latitude because of our competitive compensation and benefits, sophisticated and engaging work, a chance to work with great clients and peers, and a refreshing blend of freedom with self-designed boundaries. Our own experience as practicing attorneys and our client relationships enable us to effectively tailor our candidate proposals to the specific practice strengths and interpersonal attributes that matter most to our clients and to match our candidates with the opportunities that will be most fulfilling to them.

Our Specialty: Peer-Level Contract Attorneys.

Latitude Attorneys have the level of skill, experience, and judgment as would be expected of a permanent member of our client’s corporate legal department or law firm and the versatility to step into challenging environments and hit the ground running. Latitude Attorneys serve on a full- or part-time contract basis, and work remotely or on-site at the client office.

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