Complex Litigation & Class Actions Associate Attorney

Charleston, SC | Columbia, SC

Direct Counsel is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2+ years of complex litigation experience to join a highly regarded Advocacy Department. This is an excellent opportunity for a litigator who wants to take on meaningful responsibility in a sophisticated federal and state court practice while working closely with experienced litigators who are invested in their development.

The ideal candidate will bring strong advocacy skills and practical experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and courtroom matters. Commercial litigation experience is preferred, as is experience in employment and/or health care law.

What Makes This Opportunity Stand Out:

• Become an integral part of a sophisticated and active litigation practice

• Take meaningful responsibility in complex federal and state court matters

• Gain hands-on experience with depositions, discovery, motion practice, and courtroom advocacy

• Work closely with senior litigators who provide active mentoring and client contact

• Develop a broad litigation practice across diverse and challenging matters

• Opportunity to build valuable courtroom and client-facing experience

Qualifications:

• 2+ years of complex litigation experience

• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

• Practical experience with depositions, discovery, and motion practice

• Courtroom experience preferred

• Commercial litigation experience preferred

• Employment and/or health care litigation experience is a plus

• Strong analytical and organizational skills

• Excellent judgment, attention to detail, and responsiveness

• South Carolina Bar admission required