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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: Lashanda Brown
Recruiting for office(s) in: Greenville, SC
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Attorney – Family Law
The Greenville, South Carolina office of Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd, P.A. is seeking an attorney to join the litigation team in the family law practice area. This role offers the opportunity to work directly with clients on matters involving divorce, custody, equitable apportionment, alimony, child support, and related child-related and financial issues. Candidates should appreciate the variety of legal issues which arise in Family Court and be willing to become more knowledgeable in multiple areas.
Family court experience is not required; 1-3 years of experience in a litigation-oriented practice or a judicial clerkship is preferred. All candidates should provide a cover letter, resume, law school transcript, and recent writing sample to Lashanda Brown, Human Resources Manager (lbrown@hsblawfirm.com).
Responsibilities:
– Assist Shareholder with client meetings, drafting pleadings and motions, drafting discovery requests and responses, preparing for settlement
conferences and mediations, and hearing and trial preparation.
– Attend hearings, mediations, and depositions both individually and with Shareholder.
– Support case management, including ensuring deadlines are met and proactively bringing issues and proposed solutions to Shareholder, with
focus on associate leadership.
– Conduct legal research and draft memoranda.
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=3606401&req_loc=1176139&&#job
- Materials requested: Résumé, Writing sample
Hiring criteria
Qualifications:
We’re looking for a motivated attorney who is excited to grow his or her career in Family Court litigation. The ideal candidate will bring:
– Membership in good standing with the South Carolina Bar and have completed all 403 requirements (possible Nov. 2025 admission should be
referenced).
– A strong interest and willingness to concentrate his or her practice in SC Family Court.
– The ability to thrive in a collaborative team while also working independently.
– A strong work ethic with the ability to frequently work more than 40 hours per week.
– A solid foundation in the rules of civil procedure and rules of evidence, excellent research, written and verbal communication skills, be highly
organized and an adept problem solver,
– Courtroom confidence and experience.
– The capacity to manage several issues from different cases during the same day, and comfort with the high stakes and high emotions involved.
– A commitment to developing the skills and perseverance that make for a successful litigator.