Experienced Family Law Attorney
Collins Family & Elder Law Group • Greenville, SC, US
Posted 5 days ago
Collins Family & Elder Law Group is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to join our growing Greenville office. This is an opportunity for an established attorney who is ready to handle sophisticated family law matters while practicing with the resources and support of a well-established firm.
Our attorneys handle meaningful, often complex cases involving divorce, equitable distribution, custody, support, and related family law matters. We are looking for an attorney who is confident managing cases from initial strategy through resolution, including negotiation, mediation, and litigation when necessary.
The right candidate will have strong family law experience, sound judgment, excellent client-management skills, and the ability to independently move cases forward. We value attorneys who are proactive, responsive, practical, and committed to providing clients with exceptional representation during some of the most difficult periods of their lives.
This position offers significant autonomy without requiring you to practice alone. Our attorneys are supported by an established team, firm systems, marketing, technology, and administrative resources so they can focus on practicing law and serving clients.
For the right attorney, there is also an opportunity to play a meaningful role in the continued growth and development of our Greenville office.
Independently manage a caseload of family law matters from initial consultation through final resolution
Develop and execute effective case strategies tailored to each client’s goals and circumstances
Represent clients in divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, equitable distribution, and other family law matters
Handle contested hearings, motions, mediations, depositions, and trials
Draft and review pleadings, motions, discovery, settlement agreements, court orders, and other legal documents
Conduct and manage discovery, including financial and asset-related issues in complex domestic cases
Negotiate effectively with opposing counsel and work toward favorable resolutions when appropriate
Prepare clients thoroughly for hearings, mediation, depositions, and trial
Maintain clear, proactive, and responsive communication with clients throughout their cases
Ensure cases move forward efficiently and that deadlines, court requirements, and firm procedures are consistently met
Work collaboratively with team members, and other attorneys to provide excellent client service
Review case progress regularly, identify potential problems early, and take appropriate action to keep matters moving
Maintain accurate and timely timekeeping, case documentation, and client files
Contribute to the continued growth and success of the firm’s Greenville office
Active South Carolina Bar license in good standing
Significant experience practicing family law, with the ability to independently manage cases from intake through resolution
Strong knowledge of South Carolina family law and court procedures
Meaningful courtroom experience, including contested hearings and trials
Experience handling divorce, child custody, child support, alimony, and equitable distribution matters
Strong negotiation, mediation, legal research, and litigation skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop case strategy, identify issues early, and proactively move cases toward resolution
Strong client-management skills, including the ability to effectively counsel clients through difficult and high-conflict matters
Highly organized and able to manage deadlines and a substantial caseload
Professional, dependable, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with attorneys and support staff
Commitment to providing high-quality, ethical, and responsive client service
Compensation
$125,000+ Depending on Experience
Collins Family & Elder Law Group is an established and growing regional law firm with 15 offices throughout North Carolina and South Carolina. We have built our firm around a simple principle: provide exceptional legal representation while treating our clients with the responsiveness, compassion, and personal attention they deserve.
Our people are one of our greatest strengths. Many of our Partners, Senior Attorneys, Paralegals, and team members have been with the firm for five, ten, or more years. We value collaboration, professional growth, and giving talented people the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term careers with us.
Benefits include:
Competitive compensation and performance-based bonus opportunities
401(k) with firm matching
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
Long-term disability insurance
Paid time off
Retirement benefits
Professional development and growth opportunities
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