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Employer Information
Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC
Sheryl Torres, HR/OPs Specialist
211 King Street, Suite 300
Charleston, South Carolina 29401
Email: storres@barnwell-whaley.com
Recruiting for office(s) in: Charleston, SC
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Associate Attorney
Company Description
Barnwell Whaley Patterson & Helms, LLC is a law firm that represents and counsels businesses and professionals in both State and Federal courts in North and South Carolina. Our firm is widely respected for its work in complex litigation matters and focuses on areas such as complex civil litigation defense, professional malpractice defense, product liability, construction law, business law, and insurance defense. Established in 1938 in Charleston, our firm has over 20 members and associates and is looking to build on our current legal expertise. For additional information, visit www.barnwell-whaley.com.
Role Description
This is a full-time Associate Attorney position located in our Charleston, SC office. Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of civil experience and be able to manage cases from intake to completion under the supervision of the managing attorney. Must be able to work independently and collaboratively and have excellent analytical and writing skills.
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 16 April 2025
- Anticipated start date: 04/30/2025
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé
Hiring criteria
Qualifications
Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.
Admission to the SC Bar.
Three to five years of experience.
Knowledge and ability to manage litigation matters involving complex legal issues.
Proficiency with legal research and drafting legal documents.
Ability to work closely with senior litigators providing mentoring and client contact.
Ability to effectively communicate with clients and counsel.
Attendance at sight inspections, depositions, mediations, and court hearings.
Excellent time management and organizational skills.
Trial preparation and courtroom experience is a plus.
Experience with MS Office applications. Our Firm utilizes Tabs3 and NetDocs.