Senior Construction Litigation Counsel (Hybrid)

Workforce Recruiter; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Unknown Law Firm in Charleston, SC, seeks a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel for its Construction Litigation Practice Group. Hybrid work arrangement with responsibility across all litigation stages.

JD from a top-tier school and 6+ years in complex litigation are required; construction knowledge helpful but not mandatory. Candidates must have active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction and strong research, writing, and client-relations skills.

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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Discovery management

Depositions

Legal research and writing

Client relationship management

Independent and team work

Excellent communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Unknown Law Firm in Charleston, SC, seeks a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel for its Construction Litigation Practice Group. Hybrid work arrangement with responsibility across all litigation stages.

JD from a top-tier school and 6+ years in complex litigation are required; construction knowledge helpful but not mandatory. Candidates must have active bar admission in the relevant jurisdiction and strong research, writing, and client-relations skills.