Hybrid Construction Litigation Senior Associate

Rare Bird Recruiting; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 203.000 - 248.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Zusammenfassung

Our client, a highly respected regional law firm in Charleston, SC, seeks a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group. The role offers responsibility across all phases of litigation, with opportunities to handle sophisticated disputes for a diverse client base within the United States and internationally.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 6+ years of complex litigation experience, and strong research and

Qualifikationen

• JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
• Active Bar Admission in the relevant jurisdiction, in good standing
• 6+ years of substantive complexlitigation experience in a sophisticated law firm setting
• Construction litigation knowledge beneficial but not required
• Experience handling litigation matters in state and federal courts
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
• Experience managing discovery, motion practice, and case development
• Ability to independently conduct depositions, including expert witness depositions
• Experience handling court appearances, hearings, mediations, and client conferences
• Trial preparation experience required; jury trial experience preferred
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills
• Strong organizational abilities with capacity to manage multiple matters simultaneously
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Aufgaben

• Represent construction industry clients in complex commercial and construction-related disputes
• Manage matters involving defective construction, design defects, delays, warranty obligations, payment disputes, change orders, and lien rights
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials, and other litigation documents
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, experts, and other professionals
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, regulatory proceedings, and trials
• Develop case strategies designed to resolve disputes efficiently and achieve favorable client outcomes
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written analyses
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, consultants, and expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
• Assist with matters involving contractor licensing, building codes, and related regulatory issues
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on construction contracts, risk management, and dispute-avoidance strategies

Kenntnisse

Bar admission

Complex litigation

Discovery management

Deposition skills

Court appearances

Trial prep

Legal research

Client management

Team player

6+ years exp

Ausbildung

JD from top-tier law school

Jobbeschreibung

Our client, a highly respected regional law firm in Charleston, SC, seeks a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group. The role offers responsibility across all phases of litigation, with opportunities to handle sophisticated disputes for a diverse client base within the United States and internationally.

Ideal candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, 6+ years of complex litigation experience, and strong research and