Job Overview: A law firm seeks a skilled and experienced Family Law Attorney to provide comprehensive legal advice and representation to clients in family law matters. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills, empathy, and a creative problem-solving approach to navigate high-stress situations. This role requires working independently while maintaining professionalism and client-focused service.
Job Details:
- Provide competent legal advice to a book of family law clients in hearings, settlement negotiations, and mediation.
- Meet with clients to gather information, discuss case details, and provide guidance.
- Draft legal documents and pleadings, conduct legal research, and manage the discovery process.
- Maintain a solid understanding of Local Rules and their application to family law cases.
- Work independently on cases while effectively managing and expanding a client base.
- Demonstrate exemplary interpersonal and communication skills, particularly in emotionally charged situations.
- Show empathy to clients while upholding a high level of professionalism.
- Exhibit creativity and the ability to think outside the box to develop effective legal strategies.
- Organize case materials and information efficiently.
- Demonstrate energy, self-motivation, and problem-solving skills.
- Actively participate in community engagement as a representative of the firm.
Requirements:
- Licensed and in good standing with the South Carolina State Bar (Licensed in North Carolina is a plus).
- 4+ years of experience working in a family law firm.
- Ability to comprehend and apply Local Rules to family law cases.
- Strong ability to work independently on cases while maintaining and expanding a client base.
- Exemplary interpersonal and communication skills in high-stress and emotional situations.
- Maintains professionalism while demonstrating empathy to all clients.
- Creative and able to think outside of the box.
- Organized, energetic, and self-motivated.
- Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify effective solutions.
- Active members of their community.
Job Location: Rock Hill, SC
Benefits: The firm offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, wellness incentives, 401k with an employer match, long-term and short-term disability insurance, life insurance, an excellent working environment, paid time off (PTO), and paid holidays.