Strategic Construction & Insurance Defense Litigator in SC

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Litigation Defense Attorney specializing in construction defect and insurance defense. The role focuses on defending general contractors and upstream parties, with independence to drive strategy and settlement outcomes.

Candidate will handle multi-party cases, supervise depositions, and coordinate with engineers and experts to build a tactical defense across South Carolina.

Qualifications

• Experience defending general contractors and upstream parties.
• Understanding additional insured tenders and risk transfer.
• Ability to file substantive pleadings and motions with minimal oversight.
• Strong written reports for insurance carriers and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead construction defect and insurance defense matters from inception to resolution.
• Take and defend depositions of subcontractors, witnesses, and reps.
• Synthesize contracts, RFIs, and change orders to support strategy.
• Navigate multi-party litigation with indemnity frameworks.
• Draft mediation briefs and lead settlement negotiations.

Skills

Construction law

Litigation defense

Deposition handling

Indemnity knowledge

Risk transfer

Team leadership

Clear communication

Job description

CAROLINA LEGAL ASSOCIATES in Columbia, SC seeks an experienced Litigation Defense Attorney specializing in construction defect and insurance defense. The role focuses on defending general contractors and upstream parties, with independence to drive strategy and settlement outcomes.

Candidate will handle multi-party cases, supervise depositions, and coordinate with engineers and experts to build a tactical defense across South Carolina.