Classifieds

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Paralegal Wanted

• In one or two sentences. How is your previous experience relevant to this role? Why are you a good fit for this job?
• What about the role excites you and motivated you to apply? Please describe your interest in working with us?
• What is your expected salary range?
• Please list one to three references. Include the person’s name, company and title, contact details (email and/or phone number), and explain your relationship (former boss, current coworker, etc.).

Growing Family Law Firm Seeks Experienced Associate

We are growing! Brinkley Law Firm, LLC, in Charleston is looking for an experienced attorney who has a passion for helping people who are going through traditional family law matters such as divorce, custody/visitation, support, modification action and family formation. For those facing transition, we strive to help our clients divorce with dignity. For our growing families, we help deserving parents bring home their dream baby.  We are looking for an attorney who can hit the ground running to give our clients outstanding representation. You need to have compassion and the ability to build relationships with your clients and know your way around a courtroom.

The Job

• Demonstrate experience in taking ownership of a client’s case – discovery, pleadings, motions; collaboration and mediation; pretrial hearings, motion hearings, and trials
• Conduct client meetings and recommend strategies
• Delegate work to paralegals and legal assistants and monitor their work

The Essentials

• We need an attorney who can contribute to developing the strategy of a case and who knows where to find the rules of procedure to back up that case strategy.
• We need an attorney who knows how to find your way around the courtroom and how to project confidence and competence when dealing with people on behalf of our clients.
• Our ideal attorney knows how to read financial statements, understands equitable distribution, can help put together a co-parenting plan.
• You need to be able to help a client understand whether they really want to spend $500 to fight with their ex over a $50 lamp.
• If you see a case file as an opportunity to help someone build a new life, you’ll like the way we think.
• Skills and experience are important and valued, but your personality, character, intelligence, and integrity are also extremely important considerations.
• If we can’t count on you to show up in court on time, don’t apply.
• High-maintenance, humorless, self-entitled, or self-important individuals will not succeed in our Firm and need not apply.
• We are growing, and you will be called upon to wear many hats. We need someone who does not think that the occasional need to scan your own documents is “beneath you.

Salary

Salary is commensurate with skill and experience. The compensation package includes base salary plus bonus compensation for production and performance. We offer paid time off and health insurance. We also provide and allowance for CLEs, bar dues, and some approved voluntary bar memberships.

How to Apply

If this exciting opportunity appeals to you, we look forward to reviewing your 1) cover letter, 2) resume, and 3) writing sample to info@brinkleylawfirmllc.com

Administrative Assistant Wanted

Ethridge Law Group looking for an administrative assistant to join our firm.  We are a small group of lawyers who have built a progressive litigation firm based on a more thoughtful and personal way of practicing law.  We challenge the legal status quo by constantly questioning traditional practices and pushing ourselves to do better.

We believe clients should like their lawyers, and we believe everyone in our office should like each other.  Life is too short to spend working with people who don’t share our values.  So, we’re careful about who we bring on board. We don’t hire jerks.

What We Offer

• A firm that takes seriously our responsibility to ensure you develop as a member of the firm and the legal community.
• An environment that supports staff interests and growth, both in the office and outside the office.
• The opportunity to work with people who will become your friends as well as colleagues.
• The opportunity to create meaningful change in our community through volunteer work in local community groups and non-profits.
• Competitive compensation and generous benefits.

Who We’re Looking For

All candidates are expected to have the following:

• Exceptional people skills/upbeat attitude
• Full range of secretarial, clerical and administrative experience
• Excellent attention to detail
• Prior experience in the legal field
• Reliable time management skills and ability to multi-task/prioritize

Responsibilities To Include:

• General office duties such as answering phones, sending emails, drafting documents, and interacting with clients/guests
• Maintain supply inventory/order office supplies
• Assist with end of month billing procedures
• Marketing/Social media management
• May require occasional runner duties

If you believe you have what we’re looking for, and you get excited about our vision, we want to talk to you.  Apply by sending a copy of your resume to ksenseney@ethridgelawgroup.com.  We appreciate all those who submit applications, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Litigation Attorney – Charleston

The Charleston office of Copeland, Stair, Kingma & Lovell, LLP is seeking an attorney with 2 to 3 years of civil litigation experience. The chosen candidate will join our active General, Premises and Products Liability practice groups. This position is ideal for an attorney seeking an opportunity to handle multiple cases with a high level of autonomy. We are seeking applicants with strong writing skills and those adept at handling depositions and hearings. All applicants must be current members of the South Carolina Bar. Please send your cover letter and resume to SCAttyJobs@cskl.law.

Associate Attorney Wanted

A North Charleston law firm is seeking a South Carolina licensed attorney with 2-4 years of litigation experience for a full time associate position.  Applicant must have completed all 403 requirements, have had primary attorney or secondary attorney litigation experience, be detail oriented, and be highly motivated to manage all aspects of a case.  Applicants should be comfortable with all aspects of litigation, including without limitation, pleadings, motions practice, written discovery, depositions, mediation, and trial.  Salary is to be commensurate with experience.

Please email a cover letter, resume, and writing sample to joe@kmlawsc.com.

Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A.
Charleston Office
Contact Person: Lauren Larymore
Email: Lauren.Larymore@WallTempleton.com

The Charleston office of Wall Templeton & Haldrup, P.A is seeking a litigation attorney with 4-7 years of experience who is ready to take and defend depositions, argue motions, and try cases.  Candidate must have license to practice in South Carolina and Rule 403 trial experience requirements completed.

For more information about our firm, please refer to www.WallTempleton.com.  Submit resume, writing sample, and transcript via email to Lauren Larymore.

Paralegal Wanted

Ross Cangelosi & Associates, LLC, seeks a self-motivated paralegal to ensure smooth running of the office and effective case management. This position will provide a broad spectrum of legal services under the supervision of an attorney including:

Keeping cases organized by establishing and organizing files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with attorney.

Helping develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduling depositions; preparing and forwarding summonses and subpoenas; drafting pleadings; preparing and filing discovery requests; preparing responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.

Supporting case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences; preparing pleadings; monitoring and obtaining discovery responses; organizing materials for team case review.

Enhancing trial proceedings by organizing evidence; preparing exhibits; scheduling witnesses; ensuring that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.

Applicants must have a four-year college degree, paralegal certificate, or equivalent work experience. Insurance Defense or Construction Defect experience preferred, but not required.  Offering competitive salary and benefits.  Exceptional working environment that includes a collegial atmosphere and new office in Mount Pleasant, SC.  All applications held in confidence.  Please send resumes to ldoles@rcaalaw.com.

Paralegal Wanted

Gallivan, White & Boyd, P.A., one of the Southeast’s leading law firms founded more than six decades ago in Greenville, South Carolina, is seeking a Litigation Paralegal in our Charleston, South Carolina office.  Serving all of the Carolinas, Gallivan, White & Boyd, handles complex business and commercial matters representing corporations, businesses, and individual clients in business disputes, arbitration, and defense litigation.

Skills

• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially and take proper precautions to protect information electronically and physically
• Strong technological skills to include: research using internet and legal search systems, such as, Westlaw; ability to electronically organize and manipulate documents; ability to effectively manage calendars; strong knowledge of Microsoft Office (Work, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Strong organization and prioritization skills
• Ability to professionally, and effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Perform duties with accuracy, quality and integrity
• Handle simultaneous projects, effectively multi-tasking and remaining flexible to last-minute changes
• Work in a team environment, while maintaining a pleasant disposition
• Work independently while using appropriate level of discretion to complete projects/assignments as directed
• Detail oriented
• Thorough knowledge of legal principles, research techniques, legal terminology, and medical terminology
• Strong interpersonal skills

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform research under attorney direction, including, but not limited to: legal, factual and records research
• Organize and analyze information
• Organize case files including, but not limited to: indexing, and Bates labeling records
• Cross-check and validate information
• Prepare written reports, correspondence, subpoenas, forms and other documents as directed
• Locate and communicate with witnesses and experts as directed
• Interact with clients and opposing counsel as necessary to effectively perform assigned duties for Attorney(s)
• Miscellaneous projects as requested
• Assist attorneys in preparation for hearings
• All other duties as required

Education/Experience

• Associate Degree, Paralegal Certification required
• Bachelor Degree a plus but not required
• Experience with MS Office, and Outlook
• Experience with document production/management software a plus

The firm offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package.  Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, a profit sharing plan with a 401K option, generous paid leave and vacation, support for involvement in legal staff organizations, and staff educational meetings and employee recognition programs.

Email resume’ to:  kdonald@gwblawfirm.com

Associate Attorney 

Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Charleston, SC. Charleston Pro Bono is dedicated to providing civil legal aid to low-income clients. We are seeking an Associate Attorney to fulfill a critical role for a one-year public grant.

Major Job Duties:

• Work with Staff Attorneys to provide legal services to clients, including Advice and Counsel, Brief Services, and Limited Direct Representation;
• Conduct client intake and case determination;
• Monitor case progress;
• Enhance and develop systems for coordinating intake, outreach, appointment setting, case treatment, and referrals;
• Tracking cases and statistics to provide insight into trends, directions and opportunities;
• Preparing documents and pleadings as well as appropriate correspondence;
• Assist with scheduling and conducting pro se clinics;
• Maintain and manage contact with volunteer attorneys where appropriate;
• Participate in community outreach programs and community clinics;
• Provide support, training, and education of paralegals, volunteers, and interns; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• D. from accredited law school;
• Member of the South Carolina Bar in good standing;
• Exposure and experience in the relevant areas of law, including but not limited to housing, landlord-tenant, family, estate planning, probate, employment, and benefits;
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical and problem solving, and oral and written communications skills with the ability to advocate persuasively for the Program’s mission;
• Demonstrated passion for seeking justice for low-income and vulnerable populations;
• Demonstrated empathy and understanding of the unique legal issues confronting our clientele; and
• Ability to work well under pressure, set and meet deadlines, manage several priorities in a day.

Salary Range: $45,000 – $50,000.
To apply, please include the following: (1) Cover Letter; (2) Resume; and (3) References
Accepting applications for an immediate start.

Alissa C. Lietzow, Esq.
Executive Director
Post Office Box 1116
Charleston, SC 29402
ALietzow@charlestonprobono.org

Paralegal

Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services Inc., is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit located in Charleston, SC. Charleston Pro Bono is dedicated to providing civil legal aid to low-income clients. We are seeking a Paralegal to fulfill a critical role for a one-year public grant.

Major Job Duties:

• Conduct intakes with prospective clients;
• Assist in-house attorneys with case management including client communication, research, client meetings and pleading preparation;
• Maintain database of cases referred to outside volunteer attorneys. Coordinate with volunteer attorneys to monitor referred cases for status and closure;
• Participate in community outreach programs and community clinics;
• Track cases and statistics to provide insight into trends, directions and opportunities;
• Provide support, training, and education of volunteers and interns; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent preferred;
• Previous experience working in a legal setting;
• Strong organizational, time management, analytical and problem solving, and oral and written communications skills with the ability to advocate persuasively for the Program’s mission;
• Demonstrated passion for seeking justice for low-income and vulnerable populations; and
• Ability to work well under pressure, set and meet deadlines, manage several priorities in a day.

Salary Range: $30,000 – $35,000.

To apply, please include the following: (1) Cover Letter; (2) Resume; and (3) References

Accepting applications for an immediate start.

Alissa C. Lietzow, Esq.
Executive Director
Post Office Box 1116
Charleston, SC 29402
ALietzow@charlestonprobono.org

Paralegal Wanted

Paralegal needed with experience in insurance defense, product liability and construction defect litigation.  Flexible work hours.  Pay commensurate with experience and skills.  Contact tkernodle@kernodlelaw.com with resume.