What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Law Attorney position at Price Benowitz LLP?
About Price Benowitz, LLP
At Price Benowitz, LLP, we are committed to delivering exceptional legal services while fostering a flexible, high-trust environment for our attorneys. We are a mid-sized law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C., with a growing presence across Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Florida, and Illinois. Our core practice areas include criminal defense, personal injury, family law, and trusts and estates. Guided by our values of Passion, Integrity, and Excellence, we empower experienced attorneys to build, lead, and grow impactful practices.
Position Overview
Price Benowitz, LLP is seeking an experienced Family Law Attorney to lead and build our Family Law practice in South Carolina. This is a partner-level opportunity designed for a senior attorney who is ready to take ownership of practice development, client relationships, and strategic growth.
This role is hybrid and based anywhere in South Carolina (although we already have an office in Columbia), offering flexibility while maintaining strong collaboration with firm leadership and support teams. The ideal candidate will bring at least five years of family law experience, along with an existing client base or book of business, and a desire to play a leadership role in expanding the firm’s footprint in the state.
Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a full spectrum of family law matters, including divorce, custody, child support, equitable distribution, domestic violence, and related issues
- Serve as a practice leader for Family Law in South Carolina, helping shape strategy, workflows, and growth initiatives
- Maintain and grow an existing book of business while developing new client relationships
- Provide high-level legal counsel and courtroom advocacy on complex family law matters
- Collaborate with firm leadership, marketing, intake, and operations to scale the practice effectively
- Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to the long-term success of the department
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in South Carolina
- 5 years of family law experience required
- Existing clientele or portable book of business strongly preferred
- Proven litigation and courtroom experience
- Strong leadership presence with the ability to build and grow a practice
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and client-relationship skills
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a desire for autonomy and long-term growth
Why Join Price Benowitz?
- Partner-level, practice-building opportunity with meaningful autonomy
- Hybrid work environment with geographic flexibility across South Carolina
- Strong firm infrastructure: marketing, intake, operations, and administrative support
- Competitive compensation with upside tied to growth and origination
- Collaborative, forward-thinking firm culture that values leadership and initiative
Apply Today
If you are a seasoned family law attorney ready to lead, grow, and shape a practice in South Carolina, we encourage you to apply. Please submit your resume and any supporting materials.
Join Price Benowitz, LLP and build a Family Law practice with the backing of a firm designed to support your success.