Junior Litigation Associate

Job Title: Junior Litigation Associate (Eviction / Landlord-Tenant) Location: Columbia, SC Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 Why This Opportunity? Launch your courtroom career with a highly respected South Carolina legal practice offering extensive hands‑on trial experience. This on‑site opportunity provides specialized, high‑volume trial training in landlord‑tenant law, commercial lease enforcement, and real property litigation under the mentorship of seasoned attorneys. Key Responsibilities Courtroom Advocacy: Regularly appear in court representing clients in bench trials, eviction proceedings, motions, and rule to show cause hearings. Case Management: Oversee a dynamic docket of civil litigation files from initial client intake and pleading preparation through judgment enforcement. Client Counseling: Advise property managers, real estate investors, and corporate landlords on statutory compliance, lease agreements, and risk mitigation. Legal Drafting: Draft pleadings, summary ejectment complaints, discovery requests, emergency motions, and settlement agreements. Negotiation: Conduct pre‑trial negotiations with opposing counsel and tenants to secure favorable resolutions and lease workouts. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 1+ years of courtroom experience handling civil litigation, general practice, or contested hearings. Education: Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school with strong academic credentials. Bar Admission: Active and unblemished license to practice law in South Carolina. Professional Drive: Strong interest in real estate law, property management disputes, and building rapid trial skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr