Hybrid Construction Litigation Senior Associate or Counsel

King Recruiting Services; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 203.000 - 248.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical, dental, life, and disability

Paid parental leave

HSA/FSA

401(k) and profit-sharing

Employee referral program

PTO and holidays

Employee assistance program

Corporate discounts

Zusammenfassung

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The role offers hybrid work, broad responsibility across all litigation phases, and exposure to regional and national homebuilders, owners, developers, and contractors.

Qualified candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in the relevant jurisdiction, 6+ years of complex litigation experience, and strong research, writing, and advocacy

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, scheduling delays, unanticipated conditions, 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

JD

Bar admission

Complex litigation

Legal research

Deposition experience

Client relations

Trial preparation

Communication

Organization

Independent work

Ausbildung

Top-tier law school JD

Jobbeschreibung

KingRecruitingServices is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The role offers hybrid work, broad responsibility across all litigation phases, and exposure to regional and national homebuilders, owners, developers, and contractors.

Qualified candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar in the relevant jurisdiction, 6+ years of complex litigation experience, and strong research, writing, and advocacy