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Pernini Legal, LLC

Litigation Associate Attorney - Charleston (Construction)

Pernini Legal, LLC, Charleston, South Carolina, United States, 29492

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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)>