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Litigation Associate Attorney - Charleston (Construction)
Litigation Associate Attorney - Charleston (Construction)Tom Trese • Charleston, SC, US
Litigation Associate Attorney - Charleston (Construction)

Litigation Associate Attorney - Charleston (Construction)

Tom Trese • Charleston, SC, US
11 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY - CONSTRUCTION & COMPLEX DISPUTES

Location : Charleston, SC

  • Hybrid

Our client, a Southeast regional law firm, is seeking a skilled Litigation Associate Attorney to join their Construction Practice Group. This role offers hands-on experience across all stages of complex litigation, with the opportunity to advocate for a diverse roster of developers, builders, and contractors while collaborating with a dynamic legal team.

Candidate Profile

  • JD from a top-tier law school with an excellent academic record
  • Active Bar Admission in South Carolina , in good standing
  • 5+ years of substantive litigation experience
  • Experience taking and defending fact and expert witness depositions
  • Expert deposition experience is required

  • Strong background in discovery motions practice, and courtroom advocacy
  • Prior experience with construction litigation is strongly preferred, but not required
  • Excellent legal research, communication, and writing skills
  • Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously and work both independently and collaboratively
  • Key Responsibilities

  • Represent clients in complex construction -related disputes across state and federal courts
  • Take and defend expert and fact witness depositions
  • Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda
  • Argue motions and support trial preparation strategy
  • Engage in mediation arbitration , and alternative dispute resolution
  • Provide counsel on contract negotiation and risk mitigation
  • Collaborate with clients and internal teams to deliver efficient dispute resolution
  • Why Join Us?

    This role provides the opportunity to work in a thriving, high-energy litigation practice that values both strategic advocacy and practical problem-solving. Attorneys in this group benefit from direct client contact, meaningful courtroom experience, and collegial mentorship that supports long-term professional development. The team handles a broad spectrum of construction-related matters, including defect claims, delay disputes, warranty issues, payment claims, design liability, and regulatory compliance. Whether navigating trial strategy or resolving disputes through mediation or arbitration, you'll gain exposure to litigating high-impact cases across the Southeast and beyond.

    Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary
  • Expected base salary range of

    $190,000 - $310,000 , as 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 law school transcript , and writing sample for consideration.

    Our client is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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