Description:
Description:We're on the lookout for a dedicated Family Law Attorney to join our vibrant team at Collins Family & Elder Law Group. Here, you'll be embraced by a firm renowned for its innovation, teamwork, and unwavering dedication to clients. We hold ethical, professional, and trustworthy practices in high regard, and we're passionate advocates for families. You'll thrive in a nurturing environment that offers ample room for career advancement, competitive pay, and a healthy work-life balance. Our benefits are designed with you in mind, featuring comprehensive health insurance, retirement plans, and bonus opportunities.
In this role, you'll work alongside a team of talented attorneys and staff in a supportive, client-centric setting. Your ability to communicate clearly and empathetically will be key as you engage with clients. We're looking for someone with a proactive attitude, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to excellence. We'll recognize and celebrate your hard work and dedication. Are you ready to make a meaningful impact with us? To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter, including a memorable book or movie you've recently enjoyed and what made it special to you.
Responsibilities:
- 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 family law 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/clarity
Qualifications:
- 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 for mediations, depositions, and court.
