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Experienced Family Law Litigation Attorney

Stevens Family Law, LLC · Spartanburg, SC · 2 wk ago
On-siteLegal$100k–$120k/yrFull-time

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced family law litigator who wants a meaningful caseload, genuinely interesting cases, and a firm built to support its attorneys. This is a full-time, in-office position in Spartanburg, SC.

Responsibilities

  • Manage your own SC family law caseload independently, with firm support available as needed
  • Represent clients in cases involving high-asset divorce, equitable distribution, and complex financial issues
  • Handle contested child custody, visitation, relocation, and modification litigation in SC Family Court
  • Manage discovery in complex cases including financial records, business valuations, and expert witnesses
  • Appear independently in hearings, temporary hearings, contested trials, and mediations statewide
  • Advises clients on alimony, child support, contempt of court, and post-decree matters
  • Collaborate with our founder on high-complexity and high-profile referral matters as appropriate

Qualifications

  • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Active, good-standing SC Bar membership
  • 5+ years of SC family law experience strongly preferred; 3 - 4 years with demonstrated courtroom history considered — compensation is discussed individually and reflects experience
  • Proven record of independent Family Court appearances: hearings, temporary hearings, contested trials, and/or mediations
  • Experience with financially complex divorce matters (high-asset, business interests, executive compensation) preferred
  • Strong organization, communication, written advocacy, and oral argument skills
  • Self-starter who manages cases and clients proactively and professionally
  • Collaborative by nature — comfortable and effective in a close-knit team environment

Required Skills

  • Strong organization, communication, written advocacy, and oral argument skills
  • Self-starter who manages cases and clients proactively and professionally
  • Collaborative by nature — comfortable and effective in a close-knit team environment

Preferred Skills

  • Experience with financially complex divorce matters (high-asset, business interests, executive compensation) preferred

Pay and Benefits

Pay range and compensation package: $100,000 - $120,000 base salary, commensurate with experience, plus performance-based bonus
401(k) with employer match
Health, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance
Malpractice / professional liability insurance provided by the firm
Experienced support staff: paralegal, legal assistants, receptionist, etc.
CLE expenses covered for approved programs, including exclusive AAML programs only available to attorneys at firms with AAML Fellows
SC Bar dues and professional fees covered

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stevens Family Law, LLC is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team.

How to Apply

We are reviewing applications and scheduling interviews now. Please indicate your interest by submitting a cover letter, resume, and at least one writing sample (motion, brief, proposed order, etc.) to Ben@SCFamilyLaw.com. You may also apply through this link. All inquiries are held strictly confidential. Start date is negotiable.

Learn more about our firm at www.SCFamilyLaw.com.

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