Alumni Job Opportunities

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The following job postings are listed in reverse chronological order. Under the Employer heading, you will see the position title, followed by the position location(s), and the closing date. All information in each posting has been provided by the employer.

Employer Information

Meredith Law Firm, LLC
Kristi Keen, Paralegal
4000 Faber Place Drive, Suite 120
North Charleston, South Carolina 29405
Email: kkeen@meredithlawfirm.com | http://www.meredithlawfirm.com

Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia, SC
Type of organization: Law Firm

Job Title: Associate Attorney

Established bankruptcy law firm with offices serving the Charleston, Columbia and Myrtle Beach areas is seeking a talented, highly motivated associate attorney in our downtown Columbia location. Potential candidates must enjoy working in a fast paced, team-oriented environment with seasoned staff members and other attorneys.

Associate attorney will meet with potential new clients to establish a positive and strong working relationship, while providing best-in-class legal, advocacy, and advisory services. Candidate will create and implement strategic, operational and tactical initiatives that support key business objectives, therefore, this role requires an attorney with strong analytical, organizational and prioritization skills. Additionally, candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills with a strong emphasis on attention to detail. Associate Attorney will approve/draft pleadings, proactively review, analyze and interpret data and attend hearings in the bankruptcy court in Columbia, SC. Occasional travel to our other offices in Charleston and Myrtle Beach may be required.

Meredith Law Firm, LLC offers employees competitive pay with a comprehensive benefits package.

Time period of employment: full time, ongoing

  • Deadline to apply: 31 May 2024
  • Anticipated start date:
  • Response method(s): Email
  • Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter, Writing sample, 2

Hiring criteria

-0-5 years of bankruptcy practice experience preferred
-SC Bar License or recent/rising law school graduate with pending admission to the SC Bar (February 2024 Bar Exam applicants may apply)
-Strong communication and writing skills
-Excellent work ethic and organization
-Experience with Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Best Case, Next Chapter, Outlook, G-Mail, Google Documents is preferred

To be considered for this position, please send a cover letter specific to this position with salary requirements, resume, writing sample, and at least two professional references to kkeen@meredithlawfirm.com