Litigation Associate

Job Description:

Williams Mullen is seeking a Litigation associate with 2-4 years’ experience to join our established Litigation group in our Columbia, SC office. This is an excellent opportunity for an associate seeking a positive career trajectory, significant responsibility on complex matters, and a chance to work closely with senior partners on a dynamic team. Candidates should be comfortable with significant direct client interaction.

Job Requirements:

• 2-4 years' experience managing a case load from inception through to trial and litigation experience in State and/or Federal Court including deposition, drafting motions, discovery requests, and trial preparation and support.
• Knowledge or experience with economics, marketplace trends, business strategy or other business acumen.
• Successful candidates will possess the ambition to excel and enjoy working in a small-office environment with the benefits of large-firm resources and cross-office engagement.
• Ideal candidates will demonstrate aptitude to strategically plan; strong negotiations skills; excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage time well and to work independently often.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team while also being able to assume individual responsibility for client matters involving direct client interaction. Also have the drive and energy to take initiative to advance projects and be meticulous with details.
• Superior academic credentials and entrepreneurial spirit highly preferred.
• Excellent writing, analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills are required.
• Judicial clerks strongly preferred.
• Must be currently licensed in South Carolina, or have a transferable UBE score from another state.

We value our associates’ professional development and ensure there are plenty of firm resources dedicated to that pursuit. Associates regularly participate in bar associations, community activities and pro bono work, and Williams Mullen's Business Development Team takes an active role in providing these important opportunities. Plus, Williams Mullen is a great place to work!

At this time, Williams Mullen will not accept applicants submitted through search firms or legal recruiters for this position; only direct self-applications from candidates will be accepted.

Interested candidates: To apply, please include a (1) cover letter (to Director of Attorney Recruiting), (2) resume, and (3) transcript.

Williams Mullen is an equal opportunity employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, creed, medical condition including pregnancy, disability, genetic information, gender identity and expression, marriage or parental status, sexual orientation, or Veteran’s status.