Construction Litigation Associate

Job Description

Job Description

⚖️ CONSTRUCTION LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY ⚖

Columbia, SC

Are you a litigation attorney looking for the opportunity to take ownership of your cases, gain meaningful courtroom experience, and build a long-term practice with a highly respected South Carolina law firm?

Our client, a well-established and growing business litigation firm, is seeking a Construction Litigation Associate to join its thriving practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to work alongside experienced attorneys representing a diverse range of clients in complex construction and commercial disputes while developing your litigation skills from day one.

Practice Areas Include:

✅ Construction Litigation

✅ Construction Defects

✅ Contract Disputes

✅ Delay & Acceleration Claims

✅ Design Defects

✅ Mechanics Liens

✅ Fidelity & Surety Matters

✅ Procurement & Bidding Disputes

✅ Bond & Collection Claims

✅ Federal, State, and Local Procurement Issues

Representative Clients Include:

• Owners
• General Contractors
• Subcontractors
• Architects
• Engineers
• Suppliers
• Bonding Companies
• Insurance Companies

⚖️ What You'll Do As A Construction Litigation Associate:

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, discovery, and legal memoranda
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, hearings, and trials
• Work directly with clients and become a trusted advisor
• Analyze contracts, project records, and construction-related evidence
• Manage cases from inception through resolution

Why Attorneys Are Interested:

✅ Direct client interaction and responsibility

✅ Hands-on litigation experience

✅ Opportunity to participate in hearings, depositions, mediations, and trials

✅ Significant autonomy and trust

✅ Collaborative, team-oriented environment

✅ Strong mentorship and professional development

✅ Flexible culture built around accountability and results rather than micromanagement

✅ Opportunity to build a long-term career path

✅ Performance-based bonus structure with incentives beginning at 1,900 billable hours and increasing based on collected fees

Ideal Construction Litigation Associate Candidate:

• Licensed attorney in South Carolina
• Strong legal writing and research skills
• Self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Adaptable and eager to learn
• Team-first mentality
• Willing to roll up your sleeves and do whatever is needed to support clients and colleagues
• Interested in building a successful litigation practice over the long term

If you're looking for a firm where your contributions are valued, your growth is supported, and you'll have the opportunity to develop into a skilled litigator while working on sophisticated construction disputes, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply today. Only those meeting the client's requirements will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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