Attorney – Legal Drafting and Transactional Practice (Full-Time)

Attorney – Legal Drafting and Transactional Practice (Full-Time)

Columbia, SC

Salary: $100,000 – $150,000 annually (based on level of experience as an attorney)

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly is seeking a South Carolina attorney for a drafting-focused practice. Approximately 80 to 90% of the work involves legal research, analysis, and drafting; the remainder involves transactional matters and client counseling.

The practice focuses on homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, and community management companies, with matters involving real estate, governance, contracts, collections, covenant enforcement, litigation, nonprofit law, and related community association issues.

About McCabe, Trotter & Beverly

McCabe, Trotter & Beverly is a South Carolina law firm focused on representing homeowners’ associations, condominium associations, and the professionals who manage them.

Our attorneys work collaboratively with clients and each other to provide practical legal advice and effective solutions. Because community association law spans multiple areas of practice, our attorneys have the opportunity to develop broad legal experience while building lasting client relationships.

What You Will Do

Legal drafting and analysis will be the primary focus of this position. Approximately 80 to 90% of the attorney’s time will be spent researching legal issues and preparing, reviewing, and revising substantive legal documents.

Your responsibilities may include:

• Drafting and revising contracts, agreements, amendments, resolutions, policies, and other transactional documents.
• Drafting and amending declarations, bylaws, covenants, rules, and other governing documents for homeowners’ and condominium associations.
• Preparing legal opinions, memoranda, demand letters, and other substantive client communications.
• Drafting litigation-related memoranda or appellate briefs, when appropriate.
• Drafting and reviewing deeds, easements, and other real estate instruments.
• Conducting legal research and applying applicable statutes, regulations, case law, and governing documents to specific client matters.
• Reviewing existing contracts, governing documents, and other legal instruments; identifying legal issues, deficiencies, and opportunities for revision; advising clients regarding same.
• Working with other attorneys on complex or novel legal issues and developing appropriate legal documents or solutions.
• Multi-jurisdictional research on novel legal issues affecting community associations.
• Participating in client and board meetings and conference calls..
• Collaborating with attorneys and paralegals to develop and execute effective strategies for client matters.
• Maintaining accurate time and billing records.

This is a substantive attorney position, not a document-review or document-production role. The attorney will be expected to understand the legal and practical issues presented, exercise independent legal judgment, conduct appropriate research, and produce work that addresses the client's specific circumstances.

While legal drafting will constitute the majority of the practice, the position will also provide opportunities to develop transactional experience, advise clients directly, and expand knowledge of community association law.

Remote Opportunity

The position may be based in our Columbia office or fully remote. Remote attorneys must communicate regularly, participate in meetings and training, collaborate with the team, and remain available during normal business hours.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in South Carolina
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to take complex legal concepts and communicate them clearly
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively
• Strong organizational skills and follow-through
• Professionalism, accountability, and commitment to client service
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other attorneys and staff
• Willingness to learn and develop expertise in community association law

Our Core Values

We seek attorneys who embody our firm’s values:

• Be Committed
• Grow & Improve
• Accept Responsibility
• Be a Positive Team Player
• Be Helpful
• Honestly Communicate
• Go the Extra Mile
• Be a Winner

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and demonstrated commitment.

Our benefits include:

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible scheduling options

Learn more about our firm at McCabeTrotter.com.