Senior Construction Litigation Counsel – Hybrid, Charleston

Essenti Talent; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Essenti Talent is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join the Construction Litigation Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The role offers meaningful responsibility across all phases of litigation, with hybrid work flexibility and a chance to represent regional and national homebuilders, owners, developers, and builders.

Candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 6+ years of complex litigation experience in a sophisticated firm.

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 setting.
• Construction litigation knowledge beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Represent construction industry clients in complex disputes.
• Manage matters involving defects, scheduling delays, and lien rights.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and discovery materials.
• Conduct depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
• Prepare for hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Develop case strategies to resolve disputes efficiently.
• Perform legal research and produce clear written analyses.
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, and experts on litigation.
• Assist with contractor licensing, building codes, and regulatory issues.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Client communication

Case management

Deposition handling

Independent work

Education

JD from a top-tier law school

Job description

Essenti Talent is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join the Construction Litigation Practice Group in Charleston, SC. The role offers meaningful responsibility across all phases of litigation, with hybrid work flexibility and a chance to represent regional and national homebuilders, owners, developers, and builders.

Candidate should have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 6+ years of complex litigation experience in a sophisticated firm.