Employment Practice Attorney

Job Title: Employment Practice Attorney

Job Overview:
A respected law firm based in Columbia, SC, is seeking a seasoned legal professional to head its Employment Law Practice. This opportunity is ideal for a mid-to-senior level attorney with a demonstrated background in employment and labor matters, who is looking to independently lead and expand a practice area. The ideal candidate will bring entrepreneurial energy, a strategic mindset, and a partial or complete client base, along with a collaborative approach to growth. Opportunities to onboard additional team members may also be discussed.

Duties:

• Direct and manage the firm’s employment law practice

• Cultivate new business relationships and maintain existing client engagements

• Represent clients in employment-related litigation and advisory matters

• Leverage technology to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency

• Collaborate with leadership on firm-wide strategy related to labor and employment offerings

• Supervise and potentially integrate additional legal staff or associates into the practice

Requirements:

• 10-25 years of legal practice with a focus on employment and labor law

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage a client base

• Prior experience in business development and client retention

• Willingness to lead a standalone practice within a full-service firm

• Existing client portfolio or book of business (partial or full)

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

• Admission to the South Carolina Bar (or eligibility for admission)

Skills:

• Strong leadership and strategic planning capabilities

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Proficiency with legal technology tools and practice management systems

• Client-focused with high standards of professionalism and ethics

Job Location:

• Columbia, South Carolina

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan with firm contribution

• Access to CLE programs and professional development resources

• Supportive work environment with room for practice growth and autonomy

This Columbia, South Carolina-based litigation law firm provides a wide range of litigation and business services to its clients. Its practice areas include appellate practice, bankruptcy and creditors' rights, commercial litigation, election law, general litigation, tax law, workers' compensation, and more. It is the only member law firm of Meritas, a global alliance of commercial law firms in South Carolina.