Associate Attorney

Apply for the Associate Attorney role at Orbis Inc.

HR Compliance Partners is excited to represent a respected and growing civil litigation practice in Spartanburg. The team is collaborative, client-centered and committed to high-level advocacy. They are now seeking a motivated Associate Attorney who enjoys ownership of their work, meaningful client interaction, and variety in their caseload.

• Handle cases from initial assessment through trial preparation and appeals.
• Draft and file pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery responses in state and federal court.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Prepare and argue dispositive and evidentiary motions.
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and settlement negotiations.
• Develop litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
  
  Prepare clients for hearings, depositions, and trial.
• Manage discovery including e‑discovery and document review.
• Analyze contracts, agreements, financial records, and case materials.
• Attend hearings, court appearances, and trials as first or second chair counsel.
• Maintain organized case files and meet all litigation deadlines.
• Communicate regularly with clients to provide updates and strategic guidance.

• 1–5 years of experience handling litigation matters from pleadings through discovery.
• Comfort interacting directly with clients and opposing counsel.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to break down complex legal issues.
• Ability to balance multiple cases and shifting priorities in a fast‑paced practice.
• A team‑oriented mindset with a desire to collaborate and contribute.

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Active South Carolina State Bar membership in good standing.
• Active or transferable bar admission for South Carolina and North Carolina or willingness to obtain in both states.
• Strong knowledge of civil litigation.
• Excellent legal writing and drafting skills.
• Prior experience in a law office or litigation setting is strongly preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple cases while maintaining attention to detail.
• Travel up to 40% between SC and NC.

HR Compliance Partners, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the bases of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any classification protected by federal or local law.