Family Lawyer
3 months ago
Mount Pleasant
Job Description Experienced Litigation Attorney (Family Law/Divorce) Busy divorce and family law firm in Mount Pleasant seeking an experienced litigation attorney who is self-motivated, client-centric, and comfortable in Court. This role is for someone who can run their own caseload and take cases from intake through resolution (settlement or trial). Responsibilities: • Manage a full caseload of contested family law matters (divorce, custody, support, equitable distribution, enforcement), • Draft and argue motions; handle temporary hearings and trials, • Conduct discovery; take/defend depositions, • Prepare witnesses, exhibits, and trial strategy, • Communicate proactively with clients and opposing counsel; keep cases moving Requirements: • Licensed attorney in good standing, • Litigation experience required (family court preferred; comparable litigation considered), • Ability to work independently with strong organization and follow-through, • Strong writing, professionalism, and client communication skills Compensation: Salary negotiable based on experience. To apply: Submit resume and a brief cover letter summarizing litigation experience, courtroom experience (hearings/trials), and ability to manage a caseload independently. Family Law Paralegal (Full-Time) Busy divorce and family law firm seeking a full-time Paralegal to support a high-volume litigation practice. This position is for someone who is highly organized, responsive, and able to assist and execute tasks efficiently for a busy attorney with an active caseload. Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Job Type: Full-time Location: Mount Pleasant, SC Compensation: Salary negotiable based on experience. Responsibilities • Provide day-to-day litigation support for a busy attorney’s caseload, • Draft, proofread, and format pleadings, motions, correspondence, and discovery, • Organize and maintain case files (paper and electronic); track deadlines and calendars, • Prepare and assemble hearing/trial binders, exhibits, and supporting documents, • Coordinate service, scheduling, client appointments, and case logistics, • Communicate professionally with clients, courts, and opposing counsel, • Assist with document collection and organization (including financial and case records) Requirements • Paralegal experience preferred (family law experience is a plus), • Strong attention to detail, organization, and ability to prioritize under deadlines, • Excellent written and verbal communication skills; professional client service, • Proficient with Microsoft Office/Google Workspace and PDF tools (Adobe or similar), • Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable in a fast-paced environment Notes • South Carolina Family Court does not e-file; experience coordinating physical filings/service and managing court-required forms is a plus. How to Apply Submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting your experience supporting litigation matters and managing deadlines in a fast-paced practice.