Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
Attorney - Commercial Litigation
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. With more than 110 attorneys, we encompass a broad spectrum of transactional and litigation practice areas for large corporations, small businesses, and governmental entities.
We currently have an opening at one of our South Carolina offices (Columbia, Greenville and/or Charleston) for an Associate Attorney in the Commercial Litigation practice group. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional, congenial work environment.
The Associate Attorney is responsible for handling complex business disputes, providing strong research and writing skills, and playing an active role in all phases of litigation.
Responsibilities:
Handle all aspects of commercial litigation matters from inception through trial, including:
Legal research and analysis
Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
Preparing witnesses and taking depositions
Arguing motions in court
Assisting with trial preparation and participating in trials/arbitrations
Develop and maintain client relationships; communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel
Manage multiple case files and deadlines simultaneously
Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy
Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) when applicable
Required Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in South Carolina (additional bar admissions a plus)
25 years of experience in commercial litigation
Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis)
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in state and federal courts
Background in contract disputes, business torts, shareholder disputes, or construction litigation
Familiarity with electronic discovery and case management systems
Judicial clerkship experience a plus
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We currently have an opening at one of our South Carolina offices (Columbia, Greenville and/or Charleston) for an Associate Attorney in the Commercial Litigation practice group. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package in a professional, congenial work environment.
The Associate Attorney is responsible for handling complex business disputes, providing strong research and writing skills, and playing an active role in all phases of litigation.
Responsibilities:
Handle all aspects of commercial litigation matters from inception through trial, including:
Legal research and analysis
Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and briefs
Preparing witnesses and taking depositions
Arguing motions in court
Assisting with trial preparation and participating in trials/arbitrations
Develop and maintain client relationships; communicate effectively with clients and opposing counsel
Manage multiple case files and deadlines simultaneously
Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy
Participate in settlement negotiations and alternative dispute resolution (ADR) when applicable
Required Qualifications:
J.D. from an accredited law school
Licensed and in good standing to practice law in South Carolina (additional bar admissions a plus)
25 years of experience in commercial litigation
Strong analytical, writing, and oral advocacy skills
Proficiency in legal research tools (e.g., Westlaw, Lexis)
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in state and federal courts
Background in contract disputes, business torts, shareholder disputes, or construction litigation
Familiarity with electronic discovery and case management systems
Judicial clerkship experience a plus
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