Senior Construction Litigation Counsel — Hybrid

Sun Recruiting; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Job summary

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join a respected regional Construction Litigation Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina.

The hybrid position offers substantial responsibility across all phases of litigation for construction disputes involving homebuilders, owners, developers, and contractors. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, 6+ years of complex litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and

Qualifications

• 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 complex litigation experience in a sophisticated law firm.
• Construction litigation knowledge is 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.

Responsibilities

• Represent construction industry clients in complex commercial and construction-related disputes.
• Manage matters involving defective construction, design defects, scheduling delays, 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 with clients, opposing counsel, consultants, and expert witnesses throughout the litigation process.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on construction contracts, risk management, and dispute-avoidance strategies

Skills

Complex litigation

Deposition

Legal research

Client relationship mgmt

Education

JD from top-tier school

Job description

Sun Recruiting, Inc. seeks a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join a respected regional Construction Litigation Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina.

The hybrid position offers substantial responsibility across all phases of litigation for construction disputes involving homebuilders, owners, developers, and contractors. Candidates should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active Bar admission, 6+ years of complex litigation experience, strong research and writing skills, and