Litigation Associate - Charleston, SC

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a litigation associate with over five years of experience to join its Construction Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina. The candidate will engage in complex litigation, including depositions, drafting pleadings, and arguing motions. The role requires strong communication, research, and writing skills, and a current South Carolina law license.

Duties

• Represent parties in complex litigation matters.
• Conduct and defend fact and expert witness depositions.
• Draft pleadings and argue motions in court.
• Handle discovery processes efficiently.
• Engage in trial preparation and proceedings.

Requirements

• Over five years of litigation experience.
• Expert witness deposition experience required.
• Licensed to practice law in South Carolina.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active South Carolina Bar membership.

Skills

• Strong communication and writing abilities.
• Proficient in legal research and analysis.
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities.
• Mentorship and internal referrals.
• Collaborative work environment.

This firm is one of South Carolina's oldest and most respected firms. They have represented local governments and companies in finance, corporate, real estate, regulatory, and litigation matters. They also represent clients in education, energy, financial services, health care, manufacturing, administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, immigration, information technology, intellectual property, banking and capital markets, antitrust and business torts, international business, bankruptcy, reorganization, creditors' rights, beverage industry, biotechnology, life sciences, pharmaceuticals, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, business investment and incentives, private equity, business law, professional negligence defense, commercial contracts, professional negligence defense, public company and growth compliance, commercial foreclosure and receivership, public finance, construction, public transit, employee benefits, executive compensation, labor and employment, renewable energy, energy and utilities, securities, corporate governance, environmental, tax, government and public policy, telecommunications, government investigations, white-collar defense, and transportation matters.