Family Law Attorney

Collins Family & Elder Law GroupSpartanburg, SC, US

Posted 11 hours ago

Our law group is growing, and we are looking for a sharp family attorney who will zealously represent clients in all areas of family law. You’ll assist individuals in a variety of situations, such as navigating prenuptial agreements and attending court hearings for divorce, alimony/spousal support, and child support. The prime candidate will have experience with a range of sensitive legal issues such as child abuse, child custody, and domestic violence, and be able to maintain composure, negotiate, and argue effectively even in emotional and high-stress situations. If you are passionate about helping people navigate some of the most difficult challenges they may face in their lives, start your application today

  • Help effectively solve legal problems for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
  • Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and marital settlement agreements; handle the division of marital assets, judgments, and orders for family law cases
  • Attend court proceedings as needed to ensure effective representation of clients
  • Collaborate with attorneys and paralegals to effectively move files through the civil litigation process
  • Consult with potential clients to ascertain their needs and decide on the next steps
  • Engage in matter management to ensure timely progress in all cases
  • Confirm all work is consistently quality-reviewed for case law and written content/clarity
  • Represent clients in court proceedings as needed
  • Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation and forming a strategy for a plan of action
  • Divide marital assets, including real estate, when necessary during divorce proceedings
  • Maintain client files to ensure they are properly organized and up to date
  • Work closely with paralegals and senior partners to ensure swift action through the civil litigation process
  • Must be licensed to practice law in South Carolina and have 4+ years of family law experience
  • Ability to successfully represent both plaintiff and defendant sides of a case
  • Candidates should be great negotiators and communicators, specifically in situations when emotions and stress are high

Compensation

$105,000 - $125,000+ yearly depending on experience

Collins Family & Elder Law Group is a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm with 15 offices in North Carolina and South Carolina. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate, as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.

We are more than just another law firm. Our unique client-centered approach attracts and retains those who truly want to make a difference and grow in relationships and the legal profession. Many of our Partners, Senior Attorneys, Paralegals, and Staff have been with the Firm for 5-10 years or more, and they stay because our culture and values are unparalleled. Our people are our greatest strength.

Benefits:

  • 401(k) and 401(k) matching

  • Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Retirement plan

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