Associate Attorney

BCG Attorney Search; Mount Pleasant (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Firm-provided life and long-term disability insurance

Generous 401k matching and profit-sharing program

Great office culture and mentorship

Job summary

BCG Attorney Search seeks an Associate Attorney for its Construction Law and General Litigation practice group in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The ideal candidate will possess a Juris Doctorate, an active South Carolina Bar license, and a minimum of 1 year of civil litigation experience.

Responsibilities include managing cases for construction defect matters, drafting motions, coordinating with experts, and supporting trial preparations. Benefits include health, dental, vision insurance, and a generous 401k matching program.

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Bar license.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, organization, and deadline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Defend construction defect matters for developers and builders.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions.
• Manage written discovery and case deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions and support trial preparation.
• Coordinate with experts and manage expert discovery.
• Communicate clearly with clients and carriers.

Skills

Legal writing

Research abilities

Communication skills

Client management

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an Associate Attorney to join its Construction Law and General Litigation practice group in Mt. Pleasant, SC. The ideal candidate will be in good standing with the South Carolina Bar, possess strong academic credentials, and demonstrate exceptional research and writing skills. They should be capable of working independently and handling a diverse caseload.

Duties

• Defend construction defect matters for developers, builders, subcontractors, and related parties.
• Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions when appropriate.
• Manage written discovery, meet and confer strategy, and case deadlines.
• Take and defend depositions, prepare witnesses, and support trial preparation when needed.
• Coordinate with experts and manage expert discovery.
• Support mediations and settlement strategy, communicate clearly with clients and carriers.

Requirements

• Active South Carolina Bar license.
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Strong legal writing, organization, and deadline management skills.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree.

Certifications

Licensed to practice law in South Carolina.

Skills

• Exceptional research and writing abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Strong communication and client management skills.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance. Firm-provided life and long-term disability insurance. Generous 401k matching and profit‑sharing program. Great office culture and mentorship.