Attorney - Commercial Litigation

Associate Attorney

Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. With more than 125 attorneys, we encompass a broad spectrum of transactional and litigation practice areas for large corporations, small businesses, and governmental entities.

We currently have an opening at one of our South Carolina offices (Columbia, Greenville and/or Charleston) for an Associate Attorney in the Commercial Litigation practice group. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional, congenial work environment.

The Associate Attorney is responsible for handling complex business disputes, providing strong research and writing skills, and playing an active role in all phases of litigation.

Responsibilities:

• Handle all aspects of commercial litigation matters from inception through trial, including:
• Legal research and analysis
• Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
• Preparing witnesses and taking depositions
• Arguing motions in court
• Assisting with trial preparation and participating in trials/arbitrations
• Develop and maintain client relationships; communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel
• Manage multiple case files and deadlines simultaneously
• Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy
• Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) when applicable

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed and in good standing to practice law in South Carolina (additional bar admissions a plus)
• 2–5 years of experience in commercial litigation
• Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
• Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis)
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in state and federal courts
• Background in contract disputes, business torts, shareholder disputes, or construction litigation
• Familiarity with electronic discovery and case management systems
• Judicial clerkship experience a plus