Family Law Attorney

Job Description

Are you a dedicated, detail-oriented Family Law Attorney seeking a meaningful role with a high-integrity firm rooted in the Lowcountry of South Carolina? We are a well-respected, multi-office family law firm with a strong presence in North and South Carolina, grounded in the values and community ties of our founder. We’re looking for a collaborative, compassionate, and solutions-driven attorney to join our close-knit team. The right candidate thrives in a team-focused environment, takes pride in doing things right the first time, and brings a positive, professional attitude to every interaction.

In this role, you will work closely with other attorneys and professional staff in a culture that emphasizes teamwork, accountability, and client-centered service. You should have excellent communication skills and be able to interact with clients in a way that is polite, clear, educated, and empathetic. A strong sense of initiative, problem-solving ability, and creative thinking will serve you well here. We value individuals who are hardworking, reliable, and driven—and we make it a point to recognize and reward those efforts. Compensation is competitive and based on experience, with opportunities for performance-based raises and bonuses.

To apply, please submit both your resume and a cover letter. Your ability to follow these instructions will be an important factor in our hiring decision. In the first sentence of your cover letter, please mention a movie you’ve seen or book you’ve read in the past year—and tell us what made it memorable to you.Compensation:

$100,000+ yearly DOEResponsibilities:

Help effectively solve legal problems for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action

Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and marital settlement agreements, handle the division of marital assets, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases

Attend court proceedings as needed to ensure effective representation of clients

Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process

Consult with potential clients to ascertain their needs and decide on the next steps

Engage in matter management to ensure timely progress in all cases

Confirm all work is consistently quality-reviewed for case law and written content/clarityQualifications:

License to practice law in South Carolina

4+ years of experience working in a law firm on family law issues, with sufficient experience to work independently on certain cases and retain new clients

Experience with billing and keeping track of billable time on cases

Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations

Team-oriented, flexible, organized, and willing to work across office locations when needed is a plus

Self-starter who will take the proactive initiative to complete priorities on a daily basis

Ability to creatively problem-solve and come up with workable solutions, figure things out on your own

Must be willing to travel locally around Charleston and Beaufort, as well as the surrounding area, for mediations, depositions, and courtAbout Company

We are a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm with multiple offices in NC and SC. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.

Benefits:

401(k) and 401(k) matching

Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Bonus opportunities

Full-time