Job Description
Construction Litigation Associate – Charleston, SC Parker Poe Law Firm 1-4 years of experience Competitive salary and benefits package Full-time position
About Parker Poe Law Firm: - Represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments for over a century - Values the person beyond the lawyer or professional - Emphasizes mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals - Collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services - Commitment to giving back to communities
Role and Responsibilities: - Seeking a litigation associate to join the Construction Practice Group in Charleston, SC - 1 to 4 years of experience preferred - Experience in complex litigation, including attending hearings, drafting pleadings, arguing motions, and handling discovery - Construction law experience beneficial but not required - Must be currently licensed in South Carolina - Strong communication, research, and writing skills required - Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits package
About the Construction Practice Group: - Represents all participants in the construction field, with a focus on regional and national homebuilders, owners, developers, and general contractors - Provides consultation and assistance in the negotiation, preparation, and review of construction contracts - Offers preventative counseling and advice to avoid costly disputes and litigation on issues such as payment and contractor claims, scheduling and delays, defective construction and warranty obligations, alleged design defects, liens, and building codes and regulations - Goal is to resolve disputes quickly and inexpensively with the best results for clients - Utilizes neutral mediation, arbitration, and litigation to resolve disputes - Represents clients in both federal and state courts - Handles disputes on private and public construction projects throughout the United States and internationally
About Parker Poe: - More than 275 attorneys serving clients from eight offices in the Southeast and Washington, DC - Experienced in education, energy, financial services, government, health care, life sciences, manufacturing, and real estate industries - Attorneys recognized for effective and efficient service by The Best Lawyers in America, U.S. News & World Report, Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and other ratings publications - Committed to diversity and equal opportunity in recruitment, employment, and all other personnel decisions
Application Information: - Full-time position with competitive salary and benefits package - Open to candidates with 1-4 years of experience - Must be currently licensed in South Carolina - Strong communication, research, and writing skills required - Apply through Parker Poe's Recruiting Contact - No search firms at this time
Parker Poe Law Firm is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
