Associate

About the role

Burr & Forman is seeking an Associate with 3-5 years of experience to join our General Commercial Litigation practice in South Carolina. The ideal candidate will be based in Charleston/Daniel Island, although candidates in Greenville or Columbia will also be considered. The associate will work on a diverse range of commercial litigation and health care litigation matters and should be comfortable taking an active role throughout the life cycle of a case. This is an opportunity to join a busy and growing litigation practice, work closely with experienced partners, and take on meaningful responsibility across a varied caseload.

Responsibilities

• Work on a diverse range of commercial litigation and health care litigation matters.
• Take an active role throughout the life cycle of a case.
• Take ownership of matters and move cases forward with minimal supervision.
• Travel within South Carolina for depositions, mediations, and other case‑related matters.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of substantive litigation experience.
• Admission to the South Carolina Bar and based in South Carolina.
• Experience taking depositions and arguing motions.
• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Ability to take ownership of matters and move cases forward with minimal supervision.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel within South Carolina for depositions, mediations, and other case‑related matters.

Skills

• Strong legal research, analysis, and writing skills.
• Strong judgment, initiative, and organizational skills.
• Ability to take depositions and argue motions.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Group term life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan and retirement planning services
• Paid time off
• Free wellness and mental health services

Pay

The salary range for this position reflects a reasonable estimate of the range of compensation. Actual compensation is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to, education, work experience, geographic location, skills and competencies, industry knowledge, job responsibilities, market considerations and other business considerations.