Associate Attorney
About The Position
Richardson, Plowden & Robinson, P.A. is actively seeking an Associate Attorney to join our Construction Law and General Litigation practice group in our Mt. Pleasant, SC office. Candidates must be in good standing with the South Carolina Bar and possess strong academic credentials, exceptional research and writing skills, and the ability to work independently. This role offers career mentorship including litigation work, motion practice, discovery, depositions, experts, and mediation support. The position involves a mix of construction defect defense, general litigation, civil litigation, and personal injury work.
Requirements
- Active South Carolina Bar license (required)
- 1+ years of civil litigation experience
- Strong legal writing, organization, and deadline management
Nice To Haves
- Strong academic credentials
- Ability to work independently
Responsibilities
- Defend construction defect matters for developers, builders, subcontractors, and related parties
- Draft and argue motions, including dispositive motions when appropriate
- Manage written discovery, meet and confer strategy, and case deadlines
- Take and defend depositions, prep witnesses, and support trial preparation when needed
- Coordinate with experts and manage expert discovery
- Support mediations and settlement strategy, communicate clearly with clients and carriers
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Firm provided Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
- Generous 401k Matching and Profit-Sharing Program
- Great Office Culture and Mentorship
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
