Associate Attorney

Pay: $75,000.00 - $95,000.00 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 $75,000 to $95,000 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