Job Openings/Offices for Rent

If you wish to advertise a job opening or have office space for rent, please send the information to info@charlestoncountybar.org.

Paralegal Wanted

Small Mt. Pleasant law firm seeking a full-time paralegal with experience in family law. Applicants should be professional and organized, with great communication skills. Ability to maintain calendars and schedule events, as well as the ability to multi-task, is essential. Individuals must be able to work independently, have superior communication and organization skills, and ability to prioritize work.  Parking provided. Salary + benefits and gym membership.  Please send resume and a list of 3 references to jholzel2@comcast.net.  All interviews will be scheduled by electronic mail.

Legal Assistant/Admin

Duggan Law Firm, LLC is looking for a part time, 2 or 3 day a week, legal assistant, preferably with bookkeeping skills but that is not a necessity.  Pay is $12-$18 per hr depending on experience/credentials etc.  No benefits.  Below are the listed duties for pure assistant – then additional ones for bookkeeper duties (but only if applicable).

Candidates for this position must have a strong work ethic, professional demeanor, be detail oriented, and the ability to work well with limited supervision, and as a team member.  Duties for this position will include: Opening new files and keeping filing current, Fielding and handling phone calls from clients, Drafting correspondence, Entering time for attorneys, Light cleaning in office, Document Preparation, Greeting and Serving clients when they arrive for meetings, Managing calendars and appointments and other duties as needed.

Our law firm is beautiful, warm, friendly, small, and low-overhead, but we practice law at a very high level. The ideal candidate will have good client management and development skills, ability to manage, coordinate and cooperate with legal staff and associates. The principal attorney and most members of staff are practicing Christians, and so high moral standards are expected and required.

Please send resume to Christina Wynn at wynn@dugganlawfirm.com.

Trust and Estates Tax Attorney

Seeking a Trusts and Estates Tax Attorney for Charleston, South Carolina with at least 10-15 years of experience in the areas of complex estate planning and related estate/gift tax, corporate, and personal wealth and tax planning for high net worth individuals, business owners and families. Must be admitted or willing to be admitted to the South Carolina Bar and have an LL.M. degree. Should be a certified specialist in tax or estate planning.

The candidate will create estate plans for clients, consult with and advise fiduciaries in probate and trust administration, work on contested estate/trust matters, review estate and gift tax returns (including complex reporting and valuation issues), and assist clients in the establishment of private foundations and other charitable vehicles.

Must have experience working with high net-worth individuals in the design and drafting of their estate plans, including wills, revocable and irrevocable trusts, powers of attorney, premarital agreements, and other estate planning documents. Should be experienced with family limited partnerships and limited liability companies, shareholder agreements, installment sales, complex business transactions and other related transactions. Must have prepared and be comfortable with IDGTS, SLATS, CRTS, CLTS, GRATS, QPRTS, FLPS and SCINS.

Our law firm is beautiful, warm, friendly, small, and low-overhead, but we practice law at a very high level. The ideal candidate will have good client management and development skills, ability to manage, coordinate and cooperate with legal staff and associates. Salary would be commensurate with experience, but ultimately would be expected to generate own revenue over time. Flexibility with in-office hours (full-time or part-time) will be considered as well as the opportunity to buy into the practice. The principal attorney and most members of staff are practicing Christians, and so high moral standards are expected and required.

Please send resume to Christina Wynn at wynn@dugganlawfirm.com.

Office Space – West Ashley

Office space available at 6 Carriage Lane in West Ashley. Two large offices, two paralegal spaces and two secretarial spaces. Good parking. Two practicing attorneys in residence. Phone system, copier/printer, shared internet.  $1000 per month for large office and secretarial space plus split of shared services. Contact Conrad Falkiewicz 843-571-4611 or conradf2@cs.com

Law Office Space for Rent – Broad Street in Downtown Charleston

116 Church Street

Beautiful first floor office space in historic building on Church St. near Broad St. Location is one block from the courthouse  near the Four Corners of Law in the Charleston Historic District.  Includes 4 parking spaces. The space is perfect for 1, 2, or 3 lawyers. This is a great space in a fantastic location at an unbeatable rent.

Contact Alan M Tanenbaum
W: 843-722-2588

Transactional and Trusts & Estates Lawyer

Seth W. Whitaker, Ltd. Co. is a boutique transactional and trusts & estates firm for individual and closely-held business clients. Our practice includes business formations, mergers & acquisitions, tax advice, wills, trusts & estates, and estate administration.

We are seeking a lawyer to work for us part-time in an associate or of-counsel capacity for all areas of our practice, from initial client meetings, to communication with other parties and lawyers, to preparation of documents, to assistance in negotiating and closing transactions. Experience in one or more of our practice areas is preferable, but applicants need not have prior familiarity with all areas. Well-developed analytical and interpersonal skills in this position are vital to our firm’s success.

This position is part-time (20-25 hours per week). We are able to offer greater-than-average flexibility regarding working hours, and significant opportunities for remote work, but the applicant must have the self-motivation necessary to perform high-level legal work independently. Salary is negotiable based on experience.

Please send us a resume in PDF format to info@whitakerltdco.com.

Attorney Wanted at Insurance Defense Firm

We are located in beautiful downtown Charleston Please visit our website: www.ycrlaw.com.

We are seeking a talented, highly motivated litigation Attorney with 6 – 10 years of litigation experience. Independently manage an established defense litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Phyllis Walterhouse, Director of Human Resources. Email: careers@ycrlaw.com.

YCRLAW recognizes that recruiting, hiring and retaining top quality attorneys and staff members is integral to the firm’s goal of providing exceptional legal services. Our firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Associate Attorney Wanted

Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A., one of the Southeast’s leading law firms founded more than six decades ago in Greenville, SC is seeking an Associate Attorney, with 0-2 years’ experience to join our Workers Compensation Group in the Charleston, South Carolina office. The candidate should have excellent academic credentials and admittance to the South Carolina Bar. The ideal candidate will be able to communicate effectively and possess excellent writing, analytical, and computer skills. Top twenty percent of the class, moot court, and law review preferred. The candidate must have the ability and motivation to independently manage caseload, move all pending cases forward toward conclusion on a timely basis, and comply with reporting requirements. Prior experience in WC preferred but, not necessary for this position. Please email cover letter, resume, and writing sample to Kim Donald, kdonald@gwblawfirm.com.

Law Office for Rent

Downtown Charleston
116 Church Street
Charleston, SC 29401

First floor office space available on beautiful Church Street near Broad Street in the Downtown Historic District. Parking negotiable, perfect for 1 to 3 lawyers. Includes four parking spaces, at an unbeatable rent of $4,500.00 per month.

Please contact Alan M. Tanenbaum at 843-722-2588 or 843-324-7715. Inquiries may also be sent via e-mail to alan@tanlaw.com.

Office Space – Broad Street

On block between Church & Meeting Streets, 2-3 minute walk to courthouses, 2 inner offices, 4 work stations, large conference room, shower, kitchen, nice bay window, 1,353 sq. ft. Available Jan. 2020. Call 843-452-8269 or email maria.fitzharris@att.net.

Workers’ Compensation Associate Attorney

Firm name: Luzuriaga Mims, LLP

Location: Charleston, SC

Description: Defense firm in Charleston, S.C. seeking associate level workers’ compensation attorney with 1-2 years experience.  Please submit resume with cover letter, references, and writing sample to Susan Carter, at Scarter@lmlawllp.com.

Associate Attorney/Paralegal

Full-time paralegal or associate attorney sought for established downtown Charleston Family Law firm. Ideal applicant has excellent organizational skills and is technologically proficient in areas including practice management software (Clio), Microsoft 365, Outlook, Dropbox, and general office technology and procedures. Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with client intake and evaluation
• Maintaining electronic and physical file systems
• Communicating with clients, witnesses, and counsel regarding case development
• Working efficiently and being able to multi-task and understand priorities
• Preparing requests for medical records, police reports, and other documents
• Proficient in drafting discovery and discovery responses, review of production and Motions to Compel
• Drafting client and witness affidavits generally, and in preparation for Temporary Hearings
• Researching and drafting legal documents and related correspondence
• Supporting attorneys with administrative tasks in pre-litigation, litigation, and trial-preparation phases

Applicants must have a four-year college degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience. Applicants who are attorneys must have excellent academic credentials and references.  Contract applicants may be considered.  Office is located in downtown Charleston.  Parking is provided.  Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Interested applicants should send a resume and references to debra@debrastokeslaw.com.   Please no telephone calls.  Interviews will be scheduled via email.

Executive Secretary Wanted for the CCBA

The Charleston County Bar Association seeks a person of integrity to serve as its Executive Secretary to work in carrying out the Bar’s mission to promote ethics and legal education within Charleston County’s legal community and to assist the public through outreach programs and service projects.  The position is part-time with an average of 15 hours per week.  The Executive Secretary gives administrative support to the Executive Committee, working closely with the President, President-Elect, and Secretary-Treasurer.  The duties include managing membership, telephone calls, electronic mail, regular mail, meetings, and errands.  The Executive Secretary attends monthly Executive Committee meetings, seminars, and social events.  The Executive Secretary also works with the Newsletter Editor and Public Relations Chairperson to engage the legal community.  The salary will be negotiable based upon experience.  The start date is October 7, 2019.  A list of duties can be found at the Charleston County Bar website.  Please contact Debra J. Gammons, President, if you are interested (dgammons@charlestonlaw.edu; 864-386-0005).  Please send your résumé to secretary@charlestoncountybar.org or Charleston County Bar Association, Post Office Box 21136, Charleston, South Carolina 29413.

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Litigation Associate

Small law firm seeking a mid-level associate in its Charleston office to assist in the defense of tort litigation matters (primarily premises liability, false arrest, professional negligence and products liability).  Successful candidate must have the demonstrated ability to manage their own caseload and develop a case from start to finish, including initial fact investigation, completing all phases of discovery, writing and arguing motions, conducting mediation, as well as preparing for and trying cases to completion.   Salary is commensurate with experience; health and other benefits provided.  Interested persons should submit a letter of interest along with a resume, list of professional references, and writing sample to Michelle Holmes, Firm Administrator, at mholmes@gaffneylewis.com.

Legal Nurse Consultant Wanted

McLeod Law Group, LLC seeks a legal nurse consultant for their Charleston office. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials, a strong work ethic, be able to multi task and show a commitment to exceptional work product as well as client service. Experience strongly preferred in the areas of general litigation, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Candidates should be interested in quickly demonstrating that they can accept significant responsibility.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: case management, obtaining, analyzing, and summarizing medical records, and file management. Please forward your resume to: brooke@mcleod-lawgroup.com.

Paralegal Wanted

McLeod Law Group, LLC seeks a Paralegal in a high volume civil litigation firm for their Charleston office. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials, a strong work ethic, be able to multi task and show a commitment to exceptional work product as well as client service. Experience strongly preferred in the areas of general litigation, medical mal practice and personal injury. Candidates should be interested in quickly demonstrating that they can accept significant responsibility. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: managing client relationships, case management, analyzing and summarizing medical records, drafting pleadings and drafting and answering discovery. Please forward your resume to: brooke@mcleod-lawgroup.com.

Deputy County Attorney

Beaufort County is seeking to fill the position of Deputy County Attorney.  For a full description of job responsibilities, required qualifications and application procedure please visit Beaufort County’s website: www.beaufortcountysc.gov. Compensation is based on qualifications.

Office Space – King Street

Prime office space for law firm, 2nd fl 155 King Street, 2 blocks from the courthouse. Available Jan 1, 2020. Ample Parking (8 rows of “stacked” spaces, 16 total,  behind building. $300/mo/per stacked row) 3,234 sq ft of office space, $29 psf net of utilities, janitorial & minor maintenance. Contact Melissa Fuller Brown, melissa@melissa-brown.com or 843.722.8900.

Office Space – Lower King Street

Lower King Street office for rent ($600/m).  Inquiries at  https://bit.ly/31kto8b.

Office Space – Mt. Pleasant

Small office in shared space near Bowman and Hwy 17. Phone, internet, kitchenette, and shared conference room with large screen tv. Access to courier service, shredding service, copier/scanner, and postage meter. Can be furnished or unfurnished. Other tenants are attorneys and realtor. Call 843-884-1593.

Associate Attorney

The Charleston office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C. is currently accepting resumes for an Associate with 2 – 3 years of civil litigation experience. Excellent academic credentials as well as strong verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required. Candidates must be members of the Georgia Bar.

Please apply for this position by clicking here.

Litigation Attorney

YCRLAW, Charleston SC – Insurance Defense Firm

Please visit our website: www.ycrlaw.com

We are seeking a talented, highly motivated litigation Attorney with 3 – 5 years of litigation experience. Independently manage an established defense litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.

Interested candidates should submit their resume to Phyllis Walterhouse, Director of Human Resources.  Email:  careers@ycrlaw.com

YCRLAW recognizes that recruiting, hiring and retaining top quality attorneys and staff members is integral to the firm’s goal of providing exceptional legal services. Our firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Administrative Assistant for Pflug Law Firm

Located in the Shem Creek area of Mt. Pleasant. This is a full-time position with hourly range of $14-$16.

Assisting paralegals with real estate pre-closing process by opening/closing files; drafting correspondence to clients; ordering title work from abstractors; scheduling closings; maintaining closing calendar; preparing conference room for closings.

Answering telephone; filing and maintaining filing system; greeting and communicating effectively with clients; maintaining office; occasional courier duties in absence of office courier; other related duties as required.

To be successful in the position you will need to be at your desk by 8:30am; be pro-active in completing your work by seeking guidance as needed; initiate solutions and ideas; have competency in office software programs such as Word, Excel, Dropbox. Enjoy being part of a team but able to work independently and prioritize tasks.

College degree required and prefer applicant with some real estate administrative experience but will train suitable candidate. Must be a team worker as well as enjoy interacting with the public. Valid driver’s license required.

To apply, send cover letter and resume to: Audrey.Weber@pfluglaw.com.

Paralegal

Downtown Charleston law firm seeking a full-time paralegal with experience in family law, personal injury, and/or Workers’ Compensation. Candidates must be self-starters, able to multitask, have excellent interpersonal skills, and organized. Parking provided. Salary + benefits. Must be willing to potentially work in the Summerville or Goose Creek area in the near future.

Please send resumes and a list of 3 references to 3downtownfamilylaw@gmail.com.

Legal Assistant

Howser, Newman & Besley, LLC is seeking a full-time legal assistant for our Charleston, SC office. Responsibilities include reviewing incoming correspondence, calendaring, scheduling, case management, legal document production, communications with clients, and a variety of other tasks. Candidates should be professional, motivated, organized and possess exceptional oral and written communication skills. Salary negotiable.

For consideration, please send resume to:
Howser, Newman & Besley, LLC
Andrew E. Haselden
Email: ahaselden@hnblaw.com

Personal Injury Paralegal/Legal Assistant

Looking for an experienced paralegal /legal assistant who can handle all aspects of plaintiff personal injury matters from initial client contact through demand.  Positive attitude, team-player, intellect and maturity a must.

Small growing firm in Mt. Pleasant is well-established with competitive salary, bonus and numerous benefits including gym membership.  Exceptional working environment that includes many perqs.  All applications held in confidence.

Send resume, references and salary requirements to:  MPParalegalJob@gmail.com.

Paralegal

Walker Gressette Freeman & Linton, LLC has an opening for an experienced paralegal. The job involves principally working on litigation matters, including appeals. Responsibilities include reviewing incoming correspondence, calendaring, scheduling, case and document management, document review, drafting written discovery, drafting responses to written discovery, communications with clients, assistance in trial preparation, and a variety of other tasks. Attention to detail and good organizational skills are essential. Ability to prepare some dictation would be a plus but not necessary. Should be a team player and able to work closely with other team members. Collegial work atmosphere with good benefits. Salary negotiable.

Interested persons should send their resumes and any other pertinent information to Sherry Royster (SRoyster@wgfllaw.com). All inquiries will be kept strictly confidential.

Office Space – Broad Street

On block between Church & Meeting Streets, 2-3 minute walk to courthouses, 2 inner offices, 4 work stations, large conference room, shower, kitchen, nice bay window, 1,353 sq. ft. Available Jan. 2020. Call 843-452-8269 or email maria.fitzharris@att.net.

Associate Attorney

Civil Litigation – Charleston Litigation firm, Walker, Gressette, Freeman & Linton, LLC, is seeking a full-time associate attorney with 1-4 years of litigation experience.   Strong legal writing and research background required.  Competitive compensation and benefits. Submit resumes to Sherry Royster at SRoyster@WGFLLAW.com.

Litigation Associate

Best Honeycutt, PA has an opening for a Litigation Associate.  Candidates must currently be members of the South Carolina Bar and have their Rule 403 requirements completed. Candidates should have outstanding research and writing skills, and will be hands on in the daily aspects of litigation, including taking depositions, arguing various motions, and preparing for trial. Seeking an individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to comprehend and analyze a variety of complex issues specifically in the construction and engineering fields.

Please submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample to jenny@besthoneycutt.com.

Attorney

Law Office in downtown Summerville is seeking an attorney with a strong interest in family law. Experience in litigation is preferred.

Qualifications/Responsibilities:
• Juris Doctorate from an ABA Accredited Law School and licence to practice law in South Carolina.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Desire to be part of a dynamic, collaborative, and rapidly growing legal practice dedicated to enhancing the process of family law. We are a close-knit office and looking to invest in someone long-term.
• Able to provide high-quality customer service to all clients.
Those qualified, please respond with a resume, cover letter, unofficial law school transcript, and three (3) references. Email only to carolyn@carolynbonelaw.com.

Associate Attorney

Regional civil defense firm looking for an associate in their Charleston office. Seeking an attorney with 1 to 3 years of experience, although more experience will be considered. Experience is preferred in workers’ compensation defense (including the defense of claims arising under the LHWCA) and/or general litigation. Qualifications required: licensed and in good-standing with the SC Bar, well-organized, self-motivated, and able to work independently. Compensation commensurate with experience and includes a full benefits package.

To apply, please email cover letter, resume, and references to: aksmith@luederlaw.com. Position start date is as immediate possible.

Large Class-A Office Space Downtown in the Franke Building

Downtown Class-A office space in the historic Franke Building. Single offices and entire suites available– located on Church Street across from Tommy Condon’s, one-half block from Market Street, three blocks from the Courthouse.

Building features covered walk from Cumberland Street Garage, three story elevators, exposed wood/brick interior, bottom floor atrium, fully furnished courtyard, USPS/FedEx/UPS boxes on site and 24/7 access to building. Parking passes available, but will not last!

https://charleston.craigslist.org/off/d/perfect-space-for-small-medium-sized/6869257980.html

If interested, contact Cody at (843) 720-3724 or codyd@jktaxlaw.com.

Staff Prosecuting Attorney – City of Florence

Salaried: $60,808.47

• Law degree
• Licensure in the State of South Carolina (South Carolina Bar)
• Certification of completion of Rule 403 trial experiences
• Experience with evidence disclosures under Rule (5) Requests
• Valid South Carolina driver’s license

Must be familiar with State/local court procedures and possess effective communications skills.   Prefer legal and court experience. Will be responsible for the preparation and prosecution of criminal and/or traffic violations in municipal court and will represent police officers in DMV hearings. This position will serve under the direction of the General Services Director.

Closing Date: Until Filled

Apply online at www.cityofflorence.com. Contact info: City of Florence Human Resources Department, City Center (Third Floor), 324 West Evans Street, Florence, SC 29501, 843-665-3158.  Be prepared to submit a 10-yr driver’s license report if requested. The City of Florence does NOT accept resumes, references, emailed/faxed documents or any unsolicited materials.

The City of Florence is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Provider

Commercial Real Estate Paralegal (Daniel Island, SC)

Employment type: full-time

Multi-office transactional law firm with a focus on commercial real estate transactions seeks an experienced paralegal to join their team. The successful candidate will have 3+ years of commercial real estate experience in a law firm setting, preferably assisting during commercial real estate closings. Specific experience will include drafting and editing sale and loan documents, reviewing title search results, title commitment/policy preparation, due diligence and preparing and managing closing documents and binders. Ability to multi-task and achieve deft management of large numbers of documents and emails is essential. Additionally, the candidate should have excellent job stability and references, work well in a team environment, be organized, reliable and hard working.

Candidates should include a cover letter, resume and references, and provide their salary requirements. EOE

Apply Now: http://ezapphire.com/commercial-real-estate-paralegal-2

Litigation Associate

Best Honeycutt, PA has an opening for a Litigation Associate.  Candidates must currently be members of the South Carolina Bar and have their Rule 403 requirements completed. Candidates should have outstanding research and writing skills, and will be hands on in the daily aspects of litigation, including taking depositions, arguing various motions, and preparing for trial. Seeking an individual with excellent communication skills and the ability to comprehend and analyze a variety of complex issues specifically in the construction and engineering fields. Please submit resume, cover letter, and writing sample to jenny@besthoneycutt.com.

James Island Public Service District RFP

The James Island Public Service District is accepting request for proposals for Legal Services. Please click here and here for more information.

Staff Attorney – Charleston Legal Access

Charleston Legal Access is hiring a new Staff Attorney. Click on the posting for details: http://www.charlestonlegalaccess.org/jobs

Associate Attorney

Established Charleston Law Firm has an opening for an associate attorney to assist in very active litigation practice. Applicant must have excellent communication skills and the ability to comprehend and analyze a variety of complex issues in the medical, engineering, and construction fields. Knowledge of issues confronted in governmental liability and trial experience are viewed favorably. Applicant must be a member of the South Carolina Bar and have completed the Rule 403 requirements.
Applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Applicants please send a cover letter and resume in .pdf format to hiring@arslawsc.com.

Paralegal Wanted

McLeod Law Group, LLC seeks a Paralegal in a high volume civil litigation firm for their Charleston office. Candidates should possess excellent academic credentials, a strong work ethic, be able to multi task and show a commitment to exceptional work product as well as client service. Experience strongly preferred in the areas of general litigation, medical mal practice and personal injury. Candidates should be interested in quickly demonstrating that they can accept significant responsibility. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to: managing client relationships, case management, analyzing and summarizing medical records, drafting pleadings and drafting and answering discovery.

Please forward your resume to: brooke@mcleod-lawgroup.com