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Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A.
Deborah Tarravechia, Human Resources Generalist
1201 Main Street
Columbia, South Carolina 29201-3226
Email: dtarravechia@hsblawfirm.com | https://www.hsblawfirm.com/
Send application materials to: Tracie Eckenstein
Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia, SC and Greenville, SC and Charleston, SC
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Attorney – Commercial Litigation
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
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 28 February 2026
- Anticipated start date:
- Response method(s): https://hsblawfirm.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3606436&req_loc=1176192&&#job
- Materials requested: Résumé, Writing sample, https://hsblawfirm.hrmdirect.com/employment/job-opening.php?req=3606436&req_loc=1176192&&#job
Hiring criteria
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)
– 2–5 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