Job ID: 49183
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Contract to Hire
Last Updated: 6 days ago

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A well-known law office is seeking a Staff Attorney to join their team. The attorney will primarily provide legal advice and representation relating to civil litigation.
 
This is a temp-to-hire job opportunity with a full-time, onsite schedule in Columbia, SC. Once hired, you will be eligible for the South Carolina state benefit plan.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Performing an initial review of new complaints, gathering and evaluating responses to complaints, determining if a violation occurred, determining if a fine is warranted, issuing appropriate fines, and enforcing fine collection in circuit court.    
  • Assist with Freedom of Information Requests, extradition hearings, and employee grievance hearings.
  • Assist with various case types, including general civil defense, subpoena defense, mortgage foreclosures, and civil asset forfeitures.
  • Provide complete legal advice and counsel on all assignments through research and preparation of letters, memoranda, contractual agreements, and other documents, as well as review proposed legislation, administrative regulations, and related documents.
 
Qualifications:
  • Member in good standing with the SC Bar
  • Satisfaction of Rule 403, SCACR, by start date
  • Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Strong organization and computer skills
  • Ability to travel occasionally