Litigation Attorney

About the Company A well established, multi office law firm with over four decades of experience is seeking to expand its team. The firm focuses on civil and business litigation, commercial real estate, and mortgage default and creditor-side legal services. Serving lenders, servicers, and creditors nationwide, the firm has built a strong reputation in foreclosure, bankruptcy, eviction, and related litigation matters. The organization continues to expand its regional footprint and strengthen its market position. With a sizable team of attorneys and operational staff, the firm is growth-oriented, operationally disciplined, and committed to developing future leaders within the organization. Job Description (Role Overview) A law firm is seeking an Attorney to join its Columbia, South Carolina office. This role is critical to addressing current capacity constraints while supporting the continued growth of the firm’s mortgage default and litigation practices. This is a high-impact role created to address a critical capacity gap in the Columbia office, where senior leadership is currently managing a significant litigation workload. Take over complex litigation matters currently handled by senior leadership and manage them independently. Essential Job Functions Manage litigation matters end-to-end, including motions, discovery, depositions, and trials as needed Handle foreclosure‑related litigation and commercial litigation matters Support and improve foreclosure and bankruptcy workflows Address operational bottlenecks and improve process efficiency Reduce backlog and increase overall outputTake ownership of complex matters currently managed by senior leadership Contribute to office growth, leadership, and team development Attend court appearances across South Carolina as required Education & Licensure Juris Doctor (JD) required Active South Carolina Bar licensure required Experience ~3+ years of legal experience Mortgage default or creditors’ rights experience preferred Strong litigation experience required Skills & Qualifications Ability to independently manage litigation matters Experience with case management systems Strong organizational and problem‑solving skills Ability to manage multiple workstreams Preferred Qualifications Creditor bankruptcy experience Trial experience Prior leadership or team management experience Established relationships within the South Carolina legal community Candidate Profile High‑ownership, high‑accountability environments Fast‑paced, growth‑oriented teams Leadership and succession‑focused roles Compensation Package Highly competitive base salary based on experience and impact Associates: $110K–$130K base (OTE $160K) – Senior 130K-160K (OTE $200K) Performance‑based bonus structure tied to revenue and production metrics Working Conditions Onsite role based in Columbia, SC (no remote work) 40+ hours per week expected Regular in‑state travel for court appearances (up to ~3 hours from Columbia) Benefits Medical, dental, and 401(k) Performance‑based bonus structure tied to revenue #J-18808-Ljbffr