Senior Construction Litigation Counsel — Hybrid (Charleston)

Talent Solutions Partners; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 225,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Solutions Partners presents an opportunity for a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join a respected regional law firm in Charleston, SC. The role focuses on sophisticated construction disputes, with a hybrid work arrangement and broad responsibilities across the litigation process.

Ideal candidates bring a JD from a top-tier school, strong bar standing, and 6+ years of complex-litigation experience.

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.
• 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; 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.

Responsibilities

• Represent construction industry clients in complex commercial 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 favor client outcomes.
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written analyses.
• Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, consultants, and expert witnesses.
• Assist with matters involving contractor licensing, building codes, and regulatory issues.
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on construction contracts and risk management.

Skills

Legal research

Legal writing

Analytical skills

Deposition proficiency

Trial experience

Client relations

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

JD from top-tier law school

Bar admission in relevant jurisdiction

Job description

Talent Solutions Partners presents an opportunity for a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join a respected regional law firm in Charleston, SC. The role focuses on sophisticated construction disputes, with a hybrid work arrangement and broad responsibilities across the litigation process.

Ideal candidates bring a JD from a top-tier school, strong bar standing, and 6+ years of complex-litigation experience.