Junior Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a recent law school graduate looking to work with an experienced attorney and support staff who will give you opportunities to further your legal career? If so, we are looking for you! Our firm is hiring an associate attorney who will support us by conducting legal research, drafting documents, maintaining client files, and assisting with representing clients.

The ideal candidate will have some courtroom experience and strong legal research and writing skills. If you’re ready to jump-start your growth in the industry and learn how to strategize in the courtroom to successfully represent clients, reach out to us today!

$65,000 - $85,000 yearly

• Draft documents such as correspondence, pleadings, motions, briefs, affidavits, settlement agreements, and contracts to be used proceedings and contract negotiations
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Assist clients in determining a proper solution to legal conflicts and determine the best course of action
• Perform legal research, prepare for and attend hearings or other legal proceedings, and give general counsel under the supervision of senior associate attorneys

• Represent spouses, parents, and other individuals as their lawyer of record in family court actions
• Represent the best interests of children in contested custody matters as a Guardian ad Litem
• Conduct initial consultations with clients, evaluate the merits of their case, and provide sound advice on their best path forward
• Draft pleadings, letters, and other court documents
• Advocate for clients in hearings and mediations
• Answer client questions and provide advice promptly
• Maintain thorough records through the firm’s case management system to ensure everyone in the firm has access to the most up-to-date information regarding the case

• Successful completion of the bar exam
• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
• Ability to work with senior attorneys to best serve client needs and grow our client base
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys

• South Carolina Bar License or ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire
• Completion of South Carolina Rule 403 trial observation requirements or ability to complete requirements within 6 months of hire
• Excellent knowledge of basic office programs, computer software, and online applications, and willingness to learn project and case management software

Steele Family Law, LLC is a small but growing family law firm headquartered in Anderson, South Carolina. We primarily handle cases in the areas of divorce, child custody and visitation, child support, and adoption, but we also handle some simple estate planning. We are a family-first law firm, meaning we prioritize our own families’ health and well-being and outcomes for our clients that focus on their families thriving rather than solely focusing on “winning.”