Entry-Level Associate Attorney – Hearing Coverage Creditors' Rights

Pay: $75000.00 - $90000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Excellent opportunity for a new or junior attorney to gain significant courtroom experience early in their career
• Spend substantial time appearing in court and handling hearings rather than being limited to research document review or hourly work
• Build practical litigation skills courtroom confidence and knowledge of how to independently practice law
• Join an established law firm with a strong creditors rights landlord-tenant foreclosure and real estate litigation practice
• Clear opportunity for professional growth for attorneys who perform well and want to take on greater responsibility
• Gain more hands-on legal experience in a few years than many junior attorneys receive in larger law firm environments

Location: South Carolina. This position will involve regular travel throughout South Carolina to attend court hearings on behalf of the firm.

Note: To be considered you must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina or eligible to become licensed promptly. This is an entry-level opportunity and prior attorney experience is not required. Candidates must be comfortable with frequent driving and courtroom appearances.

About Us

We are a well-established law firm focused on creditors rights landlord-tenant matters foreclosure collections litigation and related real estate matters across the Carolinas and surrounding markets. Our attorneys receive meaningful responsibility and hands-on experience while working alongside an experienced legal team. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Appear in courts throughout South Carolina to handle hearings on behalf of the firm and its clients
• Represent clients in landlord-tenant foreclosure creditors rights collections and related civil matters
• Prepare for hearings by reviewing files pleadings supporting documents and applicable legal issues
• Present arguments communicate with opposing counsel and advocate for clients in court
• Draft and review pleadings motions notices correspondence and other legal documents
• Provide timely updates regarding hearing outcomes and recommended next steps
• Communicate professionally with clients courts opposing counsel and internal team members
• Conduct legal research as needed and develop familiarity with South Carolina court procedures
• Manage deadlines and ensure assigned matters are handled efficiently and accurately
• Take on increasing responsibility as experience and capabilities develop

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active South Carolina Bar license or ability to obtain South Carolina licensure promptly
• Entry-level attorneys and recent law school graduates are encouraged to apply
• 0-2 years of attorney experience preferred
• Comfortable appearing in court and developing oral advocacy skills
• Willing and able to travel regularly throughout South Carolina for hearings
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and professionally while traveling
• Experience with landlord-tenant creditors rights foreclosure collections or civil litigation is a plus but not required

Why Youll Love Working Here

• Significant courtroom exposure from the beginning of your career
• Opportunity to learn how to actually manage cases and practice law
• Hands-on training through real hearings and client matters
• Broad exposure to creditors rights real estate and civil litigation
• Opportunity to grow into more sophisticated legal work and increased responsibility
• Strong long-term career development for attorneys willing to work hard and learn

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Benefits:

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

Requirements: Must-have: SC bar license

Additional context:

Relocation- No.

Packages - No.

Salary Bands (Only if attorney role):

• 0 years / recent J.D.: $75000 - $78000

• 1 year directly relevant experience: $78000 - $83000

• 2 years directly relevant experience: $83000 - $90000

Submission Email / Name: Lindsay (male) -

Quick Recruiter Reference

Established creditors rights law firm seeking an entry-level/junior Associate Attorney for hearing coverage throughout South Carolina. Role provides substantial courtroom exposure across landlord-tenant foreclosure collections creditors rights and civil litigation matters. Columbia-based hybrid position requiring SC Bar licensure frequent statewide travel and strong interest in courtroom advocacy.

Recruiter Submission: To submit cancel - Entry-Level Associate Attorney Hearing Coverage / Creditors Rights - Crawford & von Keller LLC - JPC-1712 - source

New Job Order Alert

• Client job title: Entry-Level Associate Attorney Hearing Coverage / Creditors Rights

• Location: Columbia SC

• On-site hybrid remote: Hybrid

• Experience: 0

• Good fit job titles/keywords for candidates: Associate Attorney Junior Associate Attorney Entry-Level Attorney Litigation Associate Civil Litigation Associate Creditors Rights Attorney Foreclosure Attorney Landlord-Tenant Attorney Collections Attorney

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