Job ID: 52580
Location: Columbia, South Carolina
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Last Updated: 1 days ago
A growing law firm is seeking a South Carolina-licensed Attorney to join its drafting-focused legal practice in Columbia, SC, with the flexibility to work fully remotely. This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys substantive legal writing, research, and analysis while also gaining exposure to transactional matters and direct client interaction.
The position offers a collaborative environment, a diverse legal practice, and the opportunity to build deep expertise across real estate, governance, contracts, and community association-related matters.
Responsibilities
- Conduct legal research and analyze statutes, regulations, case law, and governing documents.
- Draft, review, and revise contracts, agreements, amendments, policies, resolutions, and other transactional documents.
- Prepare and update governing documents, bylaws, covenants, rules, and related legal instruments.
- Draft legal memoranda, opinion letters, demand letters, and other substantive written communications.
- Prepare litigation support materials, including research memoranda and appellate briefs when appropriate.
- Review deeds, easements, and other real estate-related documents.
- Identify legal risks, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement within contracts and governing documents.
- Collaborate with attorneys and legal support professionals on complex legal matters and client strategies.
- Participate in client meetings, board meetings, conference calls, and other client-facing interactions.
- Maintain accurate timekeeping and billing records.
Qualifications
Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
- Active license to practice law in South Carolina.
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to communicate complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
- Strong organizational and project management abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Professionalism, accountability, and a strong client-service mindset.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with a team.
Preferred
- Experience in legal drafting, contracts, real estate, governance matters, nonprofit law, or related practice areas.
- Interest in developing specialized expertise within community association law or a similar practice area.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary: $90,000-$150,000, depending on experience.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options.
- Employer-paid life and disability insurance.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
- 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
- Paid time off.
- Flexible scheduling options.
- Continuing legal education support and professional development assistance.
- Bar dues reimbursement.
Work Model
- Location: Columbia, SC
- Remote or office-based work options available.
- Regular participation in team meetings, training, and client interactions during standard business hours is expected.
