Associate Attorney

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Career mentorship that includes litigation work, motion practice, discovery, depositions, experts, and mediation support
• Mix of construction defect defense, general litigation, civil litigation and personal injury work

Note:

• Must be actively licensed and in good standing with the South Carolina Bar

About US

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.

Job Description

• 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

Qualifications

• Active South Carolina Bar license (required)
• 1+ years of civil litigation experience
• Strong legal writing, organization, and deadline management

Why You'll Love Working Here

• High impact matters and real responsibility, not just research support
• Professional team that values efficiency, responsiveness, and results

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