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Crawford & von Keller, LLC
Lindsay Crawford, Managing Member Attorney
1640 St. Julian PL.
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
Email: blcrawford@crawfordvk.com | https://www.crawfordvk.com/
Recruiting for office(s) in: Columbia, SC
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Full-service boutique landlord-tenant and creditor’s rights law firm seeking an associate attorney for its Columbia, South Carolina location. The firm’s primary practice areas include landlord-tenant law, foreclosures, replevins, bankruptcy, collections and general litigation matters focused on landlord-tenant law, real estate and creditors’ rights related issues. We are seeking a motivated associate attorney to assist in each of these practice areas. Applicants should be self-motivated and well organized as they will be expected to assist throughout the firm as needed. This position will provide a wide range of valuable experiences for the prospective applicant including direct courtroom experience, direct client interaction, and document production. The firm has a casual office with flexible scheduling as well as a collaborative work environment.
Applicants are requested to send their resume with a cover letter to Lindsay Crawford IV at blcrawford@crawfordvk.com. Questions about the position should also be directed to Mr. Crawford via email.
Responsibilities
• Represent clients in court throughout the state of South Carolina
• Prepare and draft legal documents on behalf of clients
• Advise clients on business and legal issues
• Legal Research
• Negotiate settlements for legal disputes
• Comply with all legal standards and regulations
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 31 March 2025
- Anticipated start date: ASAP
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Cover letter
Hiring criteria
Requirements
• Juris Doctorate
• Must be licensed to practice law in the State of South Carolina
• Admission to the District Court of South Carolina is a plus
• Strong Research and Writing skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills as the applicant will be expected to interact directly with clients, court personnel and defendants on a daily basis
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Recent graduates are encouraged to apply