Associate Attorney - Litigation

Pay: $120,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Work on sophisticated, high-impact litigation matters typically seen at much larger firms, without big-firm bureaucracy
• Immediate hands-on responsibility with real courtroom exposure and client-facing work
• Direct mentorship from experienced trial attorneys who invest in your growth
• Clear runway to become a self-sufficient, trusted litigator
• Performance-based bonus tied to hours worked and fees collected
• Stable, well-respected practice with long-term career upside

Location

This is a full-time, on-site role based in a professional, collaborative office environment in downtown Greenville, South Carolina.

Note

This role requires an active South Carolina bar license, or successful passage of the Uniform Bar Exam with eligibility to apply for South Carolina licensure, along with meaningful civil litigation experience.

About Us

We are a boutique law firm delivering large-firm caliber work across a broad range of complex matters. Our attorneys handle sophisticated litigation and advisory work while maintaining a close-knit, collegial culture where contributions are visible and valued. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Handle a diverse litigation caseload including medical malpractice defense, commercial disputes, and general civil litigation
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery with minimal supervision
• Take and defend depositions and manage discovery strategy
• Appear in court for hearings, motions, and other proceedings
• Work directly with partners and clients to develop litigation strategy
• Manage cases independently as experience level increases

Qualifications

• 2+ years of civil litigation experience
• Active South Carolina bar license or UBE passage with SC eligibility
• Courtroom experience, including hearings or depositions
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage cases efficiently and think strategically
• Medical malpractice defense experience is a strong plus, but not required

Why You Will Love Working Here

You will join a firm where attorneys are trusted early, supported consistently, and challenged intellectually. Our culture values professionalism, collaboration, and accountability, without sacrificing work quality or career growth. If you want meaningful litigation experience and long-term development, this is a place to build your practice.

JPC-1354

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: SC br license. 2+ yrs litigation exp.

• Nice to haves: medical malpractice litigation exp

• Preferred Years as Associate: 2-6

• Additional context: Relocation- [maybe]. Packages - [no]

• Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 2–3 years experience: approximately $95,000–$120,000 base

• 4–5 years experience: approximately $115,000–$130,000 base

• 6 years experience: up to approximately $135,000 base

Submission Email: Margaret - [email protected]

Quick Recruiter Reference

Boutique Greenville-based firm doing complex litigation and defense work. Seeking a 2–6 year litigation associate with courtroom exposure. Med mal experience preferred but not required; SC license is mandatory.

Recruiters Submission: To submit, cancel - Associate Attorney - Litigation - Cassidy Coates Price, P.A. - JPC- 1354 - Source

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• Client job title: Associate Attorney - Litigation

• Location: Greenville, SC.

• On-site, hybrid, remote: On-site

• Experience: 2-6

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