Professional Associate Attorney

A viable candidate for the Professional Associate Attorney position must have a strong desire to practice Family Law, Criminal Law and or Civil Litigation. A viable candidate will also have compassion for mankind, a desire to be apart of a team, selfless with a history of community engagement and public speaking.

• ABOUT THE LAW FIRM

One of the most important aspects of being a practitioner of jurisprudence is the understanding that you are the advocate and representative of your client's most delicate life matter. Their trust in you is based on the fact that they believe that you will approach the matter as though it were your own.

The Burris Legal Group is a law firm located in historic downtown Rock Hill, SC. At the Burris Legal Group, we zealously represent our clients. We provide a level of expertise and knowledge of the law that brings us into a circle of trust with our clients and our community. Herein lies the framework of our core values. If this brief introduction to our firm's core values resonate with you as a practitioner of the law, then we are interested in you applying for our associate position.

What are the characteristics of the ideal associate for the Burris Legal Group?

• Passionate about the practicing, studying and application of the law.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• A heart for the people
• A working knowledge of the South Carolina judicial system
• Skilled at functioning under deadlines methodically
• Enjoy research and writing
• A Practitioner of the Law
• Effective Litigator
• Commitment to Professional Excellence
• Ability to think strategically and execute fine details
• A Desire to Litigate
• 4+ years of Experience in the Courtroom
• Research Experience on Westlaw or Lexis Nexis
• Team Player
• History of commitment to workplace and business culture

Pay is negotiable based on experience plus bonuses. Long term pay to be negotiated based on performance.

Benefit Conditions :

• Waiting period may apply

Full Time Opportunity :

• Yes

Job Types : Full-time, Contract

Pay : $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits :
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule :

• Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay :
• Bonus pay
• Commission pay
• Signing bonus

Education :

• Doctorate (Required)

Experience :

• courtroom : 4 years (Required)
• Litigation : 3 years (Required)

Language :

• English (Required)

License / Certification :

• North Carolina (Preferred)
• South Carolina (Required)

Willingness to travel :

• 25% (Required)

Work Location : In person