Beaufort Family Law Attorney

Company: Collins Family & Elder Law Group
Location: Port Royal
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

We are excited to be opening our Beaufort office at 611 Bay Street in Beaufort, SC. Join our family and elder law firm with 16 locations across North and South Carolina as a dedicated Family Law Attorney in Beaufort, SC. We are seeking a family law attorney and also an estate/elder law attorney.



A positive attitude and teamwork are essential qualities we are looking for in a candidate. We value a "glass half full" perspective and foster a close-knit work environment. The ability to pay attention to detail and go above and beyond is crucial in our practice. We prioritize delivering exceptional service to our clients right from the start. Collaboration is key in our firm. The successful candidate must be a team player, accountable to both colleagues and clients. Effective communication skills are a must. The ideal candidate should interact with clients in a respectful, knowledgeable, and reassuring manner, demonstrating compassion in all dealings. Problem-solving skills are essential. The role requires independent thinking, creativity, and the ability to devise practical solutions.



Compensation is based on experience, and negotiable for attorneys with a great deal of family law experience. We also have reviews, raises, and bonuses for attorneys in the firm. Our benefits and 401-k plans/matching are also what you would see in larger firms.



If you have made it this far, you are truly exceptional. Submit your application if you are a dedicated professional seeking a challenging opportunity within a supportive and rewarding team environment.

Responsibilities:
--- Help effectively solve legal problems for clients by analyzing the situation, understanding their needs, and creating a strategic plan of action
--- Communicate with clients on at least a weekly basis, keeping them informed of the status of their matter
--- Draft pleadings, motions, contracts, and marital settlement agreements, handle the division of marital assets, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
--- Attend court proceedings as needed to ensure effective representation of clients
--- Consult with potential clients to ascertain their needs and decide on the next steps
--- Confirm all work is consistently quality-reviewed for case law and written content/clarity
--- Prepare legal documents such as legal pleadings, motions, marital settlement agreements, contracts, judgments, and orders for a high volume of cases
--- Manage the division of marital assets, including real estate, during divorce proceedings when needed
--- Advocate on behalf of clients by understanding their needs, effectively analyzing the situation, and forming a strategy for a plan of action
--- Keep client files properly organized and up to date
--- Ensure clients are effectively represented at court hearings as needed

Qualifications:
--- At least 4 years of family law experience, and an SC Law License
--- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, especially in highly stressful and emotional situations
--- 4-year degree with a legal background and a J.D. degree are necessary for this position
--- Experience with billing and keeping track of billable time on cases
--- Great negotiation and communication skills, particularly in stressful and emotional situations
--- Team-oriented, flexible, organized, and willing to work across office locations when needed is a plus
--- Self-starter who will take the proactive initiative to complete priorities on a daily basis
--- Ability to creatively problem-solve and come up with workable solutions, figure things out on your own
--- Must be willing to travel locally around Hilton Head and Beaufort, as well as the surrounding area for mediations, depositions, and court


How Do I Apply?
Please note that your ability and willingness to follow these instructions will play a big role in whether you will be considered for this position. Please submit a resume and a cover letter. In the cover letter, the first sentence should name one movie you have seen or book you have read in the last twelve months, and why you liked it so much. We look forward to receiving your application!

About Company:
We are a fast-growing regional Family and Elder Law Firm with multiple offices in NC and SC. We are looking for members to add to our team who are fierce, strong, and compassionate as well as ethical, professional, and trustworthy. You must be committed to excellence, value clients, and want to be a part of something extraordinary.

Benefits:

401(k) and 401(k) matching Dental, Health, Life, Vision, and Long-term disability insurancePaid time off Retirement plan Bonus opportunities

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