Pernini Legal, LLC
Litigation Associate Attorney - Charleston (Construction)
Pernini Legal, LLC, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29492
LITIGATION ASSOCIATE ATTORNEY -
CONSTRUCTION & COMPLEX DISPUTES
Location: Charleston, SC HYBRID
Our client, a prestigious
Southeast regional law firm , is seeking a skilled
Litigation Associate Attorney
to join their
Construction Practice Group (link removed) 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, youll gain exposure to litigating
high-impact cases
across the
Southeast and beyond (link removed)>
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 (link removed)>
CONSTRUCTION & COMPLEX DISPUTES
Location: Charleston, SC HYBRID
Our client, a prestigious
Southeast regional law firm , is seeking a skilled
Litigation Associate Attorney
to join their
Construction Practice Group (link removed) 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, youll gain exposure to litigating
high-impact cases
across the
Southeast and beyond (link removed)>
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 (link removed)>