Associate Attorney

Pay: $75000.00 - $95000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a collaborative legal team where you can take on meaningful responsibility while receiving support from experienced attorneys and staff.
• Build valuable residential real estate experience even if closings have not been your primary practice area.
• Enjoy significant professional autonomy and the opportunity to develop your own client and referral relationships.
• Grow a complementary practice area such as estate planning probate administration or business formation.
• Increase your earning potential through performance bonuses and firm-supported opportunities tied to practice development.
• Receive excellent benefits including 100% employer-paid employee health insurance premiums 401(k) matching paid time off paid holidays disability coverage and parental leave.

Location: Columbia South Carolina. This is a full-time in-person opportunity for an attorney who can commute to the Columbia office daily. The role may also require working from the Sumter office 1 to 3 days per week as needed along with occasional local travel for closings client meetings and business development. Mileage is reimbursed.

Note: Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited law school and an active valid South Carolina Bar license. Strong communication organization client-service skills and the ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines are essential. Residential real estate closing experience is preferred but not required and we welcome attorneys who are motivated to learn and grow with the team.

About Us

Confidential Employer. We are a South Carolina law firm serving clients throughout the Midlands and beyond with a strong residential real estate practice and a commitment to exceptional client service. Our team combines high professional standards with a collaborative supportive environment where attorneys can develop their skills relationships and long-term practices.

Job Description

• Supervise residential real estate purchases sales and refinance closings from start to finish.
• Review and assist with deeds powers of attorney corporate resolutions affidavits and other closing documents.
• Analyze title issues contract questions and other transaction-related matters and help drive them toward resolution.
• Provide practical legal guidance to clients throughout real estate transactions and closing procedures.
• Communicate with buyers sellers lenders real estate agents brokers and internal support staff.
• Develop strong relationships with lenders agents brokers clients and referral sources.
• Participate in networking marketing and business development initiatives.
• Travel occasionally for closings client meetings and firm events with mileage reimbursement provided.
• Build an additional complementary practice area such as estate planning probate administration business formation or another related area of law.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Active and valid South Carolina Bar license.
• Strong communication organizational and client-service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple matters priorities and deadlines.
• Residential real estate closing experience preferred but not required.
• Title review and title curative experience preferred.
• Experience working with lenders real estate agents and brokers is a plus.
• Estate planning estate administration probate or business formation experience is a plus.
• Attorneys from law firms in-house environments or solo practices may be considered if they are collaborative and communicative.

Why You Will Love Working Here

We offer a salary of $75000 to $95000 depending on experience performance bonus opportunities 100% employer-paid employee health insurance premiums 401(k) matching paid time off and holidays employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage parental leave and additional voluntary benefits. You will also have meaningful autonomy mentorship and support direct client interaction and the opportunity to build your own practice and increase your long-term earning potential.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Requirements: Must-have: SC bar license

• Salary bands (ONLY IF ATTORNEY ROLE):

• 0 to 2 years of directly relevant experience: $75K to $82K

• 3 to 5 years of directly relevant experience: $83K to $89K

• 6 years of directly relevant experience: $90K to $95K

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Quick Recruiter Reference

Full-service SC law firm seeking an attorney to supervise residential real estate closings and develop complementary practice areas. Active SC Bar and J.D. required; prior closing experience preferred but not required. On-site Columbia with possible Sumter coverage 1 to 3 days weekly; $75K to $95K plus bonus and strong benefits.

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