Joining the Richardson Plowden Team
At Richardson Plowden, experience matters, as does character and leadership skills. We hire dynamic, diverse, and well-rounded individuals with excellent intellectual and interpersonal skills, who have a desire for responsibility and to make a difference in the community. Diversity also matters to us. Read our DEI statement below to learn more about what diversity and inclusion means to us.
Richardson Plowden proudly offers competitive salary and benefits package, including matching 401(k) plans and health care benefits to all of our full-time employees.
Richardson Plowden is an equal opportunity employer. We demonstrate a commitment to diversity, ensuring equality and representation across all levels of the Firm. We encourage and facilitate an inclusive environment that benefits from diverse cultures, knowledge, viewpoints, skills and backgrounds.
Law Clerk Program
Professional opportunities are also available for law students. To learn more about our Law Clerk Program, click here or contact Wilder Harte at 803.253.8716 or wharte@richardsonplowden.com.
Available Positions
To apply to any of the positions below, please submit your resume and cover letter to our HR Director, Amanda Parker.
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Charleston/Mt. Pleasant Area)
Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P. A. is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Construction / Litigation team in the Charleston office. Candidates must be in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, and have the ability to work independently.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery and briefs
- Legal research
- Communicating with clients and opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
- Managing a diversified case load from beginning to end
- Providing timely reporting
- Working closely with other attorneys at depositions and various court appearances
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in civil litigation, construction defect, toxic torts and/or personal injury
- Must be licensed to practice in South Carolina
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
- Ability to prioritize assignments and caseload
- Experience with WestLaw, i-Manage and Juris Suite a plus
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Columbia Area)
Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P. A. is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Litigation team in the Columbia office. Candidates must be in good standing with the South Carolina Bar. Candidates should possess strong academic credentials, excellent research and writing skills, and have the ability to work independently.
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery and briefs
- Legal research
- Communicating with clients and opposing parties to resolve/settle claims
- Managing a diversified case load from beginning to end
- Providing timely reporting
- Working closely with other attorneys at depositions and various court appearances
Skills & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in civil litigation, construction defect, toxic torts and/or personal injury
- Must be licensed to practice in South Carolina
- Strong analytical, research, and writing skills
- Ability to prioritize assignments and caseload
- Experience with WestLaw, i-Manage and Juris Suite a plus
ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY (Columbia Area)
Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is actively seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Bankruptcy, Foreclosure, Creditor’s Rights and Business / Corporate Law practice group in our Columbia, SC office. Candidates must be in good standing with the South Carolina Bar and possess strong academic credentials, exceptional research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently.
The Associate Attorney will be responsible for handling miscellaneous creditor’s rights and corporate matters, with a specific focus on creditor’s rights issues and commercial transactions. Key responsibilities include:
- Conducting closings
- Participating in trials and hearings
- Drafting pleadings, motions, discovery documents, and briefs
- Performing legal research
- Communicating with clients and opposing parties to resolve or settle claims
- Managing a diverse caseload from inception to conclusion
- Providing timely updates to senior attorneys
- Collaborating with other attorneys during depositions and various court appearances
- Review and draft contracts and leases
*Requirements:**
- Juris Doctorate degree
- 1 – 3 years’ experience preferred
- Strong time management, communication, and organizational skills
- Commitment to client service and effective problem-solving capabilities
- Excellent analytical, research, and writing skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage caseload efficiently