Senior Construction Litigation Counsel | Hybrid | Complex Disputes

Accounting Search; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client, a regional law firm in Charleston, SC, seeks a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group. Hybrid work arrangement with responsibility across all phases of litigation.

Ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, bar admission, and 6+ years of complex litigation experience. Construction knowledge is beneficial but not required. Opportunity to handle sophisticated disputes for regional and national clients.

Qualifications

• Strong background in complex civil litigation, especially construction-related matters
• Proven ability to handle discovery, motions, and trial preparation
• Experience with depositions and expert witnesses is valued

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 to resolve disputes efficiently and achieve favorable outcomes
• Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive analyses
• Work with clients, opposing counsel, consultants, and experts throughout the process
• Assist with contractor licensing, building codes, and related regulatory issues
• Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on contracts, risk management, and dispute-avoidance

Skills

6+ years of complex litigation

Strong legal research, writing, and分析

Experience managing discovery, motion,

Ability to conduct depositions

Excellent communication and client-rel

Self-starter and team player

Education

JＤ from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record

Job description

Our client, a regional law firm in Charleston, SC, seeks a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group. Hybrid work arrangement with responsibility across all phases of litigation.

Ideal candidate has a JD from a top-tier law school, bar admission, and 6+ years of complex litigation experience. Construction knowledge is beneficial but not required. Opportunity to handle sophisticated disputes for regional and national clients.