Senior Construction Litigation Counsel | Hybrid, Trial-Ready

ExcelliSearch, Inc.; Charleston (SC); Hybrid; USD 203,000 - 248,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group in Charleston, SC.

The role offers meaningful responsibility across all phases of litigation, with hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to represent regional and national homebuilders, owners, developers, and contractors. Qualified candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 6+ years of complex litigation experience in a sophisticated firm.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of substantive complex litigation experience in a sophisticated law firm setting.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship management skills.
• Self-starter with ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Represent construction industry clients in complex commercial and construction-related disputes.
• Manage matters involving defects, design issues, delays, warranty obligations, payments, changes, and lien rights.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery materials and other litigation documents.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, experts, and professionals.
• Prepare for and attend court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Develop case strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and favor client outcomes.
• Perform legal research and prepare clear written analyses.
• Collaborate with clients, opposing counsel, consultants, and experts throughout the process.

Skills

Complex litigation experience

Legal research, writing, analytical

Communication & client relations

Independent yet collaborative

Education

J.D. from a top-tier law school

Job description

ExcelliSearch, Inc. is seeking a Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its Construction Litigation Practice Group in Charleston, SC.

The role offers meaningful responsibility across all phases of litigation, with hybrid work arrangements and opportunities to represent regional and national homebuilders, owners, developers, and contractors. Qualified candidates have a JD from a top-tier law school, active bar admission, and 6+ years of complex litigation experience in a sophisticated firm.