Construction Litigation Senior Associate or Counsel Attorney
joseph michaels internationalCharleston (SC)
$225,000
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joseph michaels internationalCharleston (SC)
SENIORITY
Senior
SALARY
$225,000
About the role
CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION SENIOR ASSOCIATE OR COUNSEL ATTORNEYConstruction Litigation Practice Group
Locations:
Charleston, SCHYBRIDOur client, a highly respected regional law firm, is seeking a talented Senior Associate Attorney or Counsel to join its growing Construction Litigation Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina. This is an outstanding opportunity to handle sophisticated construction disputes while working with a dynamic team that represents regional and national homebuilders, owners, developers, general contractors, and other construction industry participants. The position offers meaningful responsibility across all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, motions practice, hearings, and trial. While a construction law background is beneficial, accomplished litigators from other complex civil litigation practices are encouraged to apply.
Candidate Profile:
- 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
- ExperiencehandlinglitigationmattersinstateandfederalcourtsStronglegalresearch, writing, andanalyticalskills
- Experiencemanagingdiscovery, motionpractice, andcasedevelopment
- Abilitytoindependentlyconductdepositions, includingexpertwitnessdepositions
- Experiencehandlingcourtappearances, hearings, mediations, andclientconferences
- Trialpreparationexperiencerequired; jurytrialexperiencepreferred
ExcellentcommunicationandclientrelationshipmanagementskillsStrongorganizationalabilitieswiththecapacitytomanagemultiplematterssimultaneouslySelf-starterwiththeabilitytoworkindependentlyandcollaborativelywithinateamenvironment
Key Responsibilities:
- Represent construction industry clients in complex commercial and construction-related disputes
- Manage matters involving defective construction, design defects, scheduling delays, unanticipated conditions, warranty obligations, payment disputes, change orders, 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 achieve favorable client outcomes
- Conduct legal research and prepare clear, persuasive written analyses
- Work directly with clients, opposing counsel, consultants, and expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
- Assist with matters involving contractor licensing, building codes, and related regulatory issues
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas on construction contracts, risk management, and dispute-avoidance strategies
Why Join?
This position offers the opportunity to join a thriving construction practice that represents a diverse client base in private and public construction projects throughout the United States and internationally. The successful attorney will handle sophisticated disputes involving every phase of the construction process while gaining substantial courtroom, deposition, arbitration, and client-counseling responsibility. The practice takes a comprehensive approach to construction law, combining litigation, mediation, arbitration, contract counseling, and preventative advice. Attorneys benefit from a collaborative environment, meaningful professional development, direct client interaction, and the opportunity to grow within an active and expanding practice.
Compensation & Benefits
Salary:
Expected base salary range of $225,000+, determined by experience and market factors Eligibility for multiple bonus opportunities Comprehensive benefits package: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance; paid parental leave; HSA/FSA; 401(k) and profit-sharing retirement plan; employee referral program; PTO and holidays; an employee assistance program; and corporate discounts Application Requirements Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and law school transcriptfor consideration. Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer.#LI-DNP
Type: direct hire
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