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Butler Snow LLP
Nina Fitch, Senior Recruiting Manager
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Email: nina.fitch@butlersnow.com | http://www.butlersnow.com
Send application materials to: Nina Fitch
Recruiting for office(s) in: Charleston, SC
Type of organization: Law Firm
Job Title: Litigation Associate
Some law firms promise client service. We deliver on that promise. Butler Snow’s practice areas include the full range of business law and litigation services. We are currently looking to add talented litigation associates in our growing Charleston, South Carolina office.
What you will do:
• Be a strategic part of litigation teams committed to providing excellent representation to our clients;
• Participate in trial preparation;
• Take and defend depositions;
• Prepare and argue motions;
• Research and analyze complex litigation issues
What you bring:
• 1-4 years of litigation experience;
• Experience in taking and defending depositions;
• Ability to research and investigate complex litigation areas;
• Excellent writing abilities
What you receive:
An opportunity to work beside a talented team in a growing litigation practice.
Excellent benefits including:
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision as well as Life, Long Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Generous Paternity/Maternity Leave*
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Paid Parking
• Cell Phone Reimbursement
• 401(k) & Profit Sharing*
• Free Will Preparation
• 10 Paid Holidays plus 2 floating holidays
• Learning and Development opportunities including CLE
*Once eligibility requirements are satisfied
Time period of employment: full time, ongoing
- Deadline to apply: 27 June 2025
- Anticipated start date: 08/15/25
- Response method(s): Email
- Materials requested: Résumé, Grade sheet (unofficial transcript), Writing sample
Hiring criteria
Qualifications and Skills required:
• Juris Doctor
• Must have litigation experience at a law firm
• Must be licensed and in good standing with South Carolina bar