Associate Attorney

Saxton & Stump•Charleston, SC

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Saxton & Stump is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Charleston, South Carolina office. The role offers an opportunity to develop a diverse litigation practice, working primarily with the Family Law Group and also supporting the firm’s Business Litigation and Employment Law practices. The attorney will work collaboratively with experienced attorneys on family law, general business and commercial litigation, and employment-related matters, with hands-on experience and opportunities for professional growth. The attorney will represent clients from initial consultation through resolution; draft legal documents; conduct research and develop case strategies; participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, negotiations, and trials; and manage deadlines, discovery obligations, and client communications. The position is full-time and in-office, with an annual billable-hour goal of 1,800 hours. Saxton & Stump is a full-service law firm with offices across Pennsylvania and South Carolina, committed to a collaborative, client-focused approach and to developing talented professionals.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
Active license to practice law in South Carolina and in good standing.
2–5 years of experience.
Prior litigation experience, particularly in family law, business litigation, and employment litigation.
Strong legal research, analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
Experience drafting pleadings, managing discovery, and preparing for court proceedings.
Ability to manage multiple matters, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
Demonstrated professionalism, initiative, and commitment to client service.
Interest in building a long-term, diverse litigation practice in the Charleston market.

Responsibilities

Represent clients in family law, business, commercial, and employment litigation matters from initial consultation through resolution.
Assist with divorce, equitable distribution, child custody, support, and related domestic relations matters.
Handle business and commercial disputes, including contract disputes, business torts, partnership or ownership disputes, and other civil litigation.
Assist with employment litigation involving employment agreements, restrictive covenants, discrimination, retaliation, wage-and-hour issues, and other workplace-related claims.
Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, briefs, memoranda, and other legal documents.
Conduct legal research and develop effective case strategies.
Participate in depositions, mediations, hearings, negotiations, and trials.
Manage case deadlines, discovery obligations, and client communications.
Collaborate with shareholders, senior attorneys, paralegals, and other legal professionals to deliver legal services.
Maintain client relationships through responsive communication, sound judgment, and practical legal advice.
Meet an annual billable-hour goal of 1,800 hours while maintaining the firm’s standards for quality, efficiency, and client service.