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Rogers Townsend LLC
Leigh Hiatt, Director of Human Resources
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Email: Leigh.Hiatt@rogerstownsend.com | http://www.rogerstownsend.com
Send application materials to: Leigh Hiatt
Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Transactional/Banking Associate
Open to recent law school graduates, first-year attorneys, and associates with up to 5 years of experience
We are seeking a highly motivated and personable attorney to join our commercial real estate and banking practice. This opportunity is open to recent law school graduates, newly admitted attorneys, first-year associates, and attorneys with up to five years of experience.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to build a practice in sophisticated transactional work while receiving meaningful training, mentorship, and hands-on experience. We are looking for a candidate who is not only detail-oriented and organized, but also outgoing, proactive, and comfortable interacting with clients and other professionals.
Our practice is relationship-driven and fast-moving. The right candidate will enjoy working with people, communicating by phone and email, following up on open items, and helping move transactions efficiently toward closing. A strong interest in transactional practice is important; prior experience in every aspect of commercial real estate or lending is not required for a junior candidate.
Recent law school graduates and first-year attorneys are strongly encouraged to apply. We are willing to train the right candidate.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 17 April 2026
- Anticipated start date: 04/01/2026
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Cover letter
Hiring criteria
What We Are Looking For
• Strong academic credentials, writing ability, and attention to detail
• Excellent organization, responsiveness, and follow-through
• A proactive work style and willingness to take initiative
• Comfort speaking with clients and other professionals in a polished, professional manner
• An outgoing personality and genuine enjoyment of client and team interaction
• Ability to manage multiple matters and deadlines with supervision
• Interest in commercial real estate, lending, and deal-making
• Willingness to learn documentation standards, deal flow, and transaction management processes
• Ability to work under supervision while developing increasing independence over time
Qualifications
• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice in South Carolina, eligible for admission, or awaiting bar results
• Recent law school graduate, first-year attorney, or attorney with up to 5 years of relevant experience