Alumni Job Opportunities

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Employer Information

Parker Poe
Najawa Huntley, Talent Management Coordinator

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Email: najawahuntley@parkerpoe.com

Recruiting for office(s) in: Charleston, SC
Type of organization: Law Firm

Job Title: Construction, Development & Condemnation Litigation Associate

Become part of the Parker Poe team that – for more than a century – has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments. We are a tight-knit firm that values the person beyond the lawyer or professional. Because of this, in addition to structured integration efforts, you will find that mentorship, professional development, and internal referrals happen organically. If you want to join a collaborative team providing sophisticated legal services – without losing sight of our calling to give back to our communities – this is the place to be.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Parker Poe is seeking a litigation associate with 1 to 4 years of experience to join its growing Construction, Development & Condemnation Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience representing parties in complex construction litigation, including drafting pleadings, arguing motions, and handling discovery, including depositions. The applicant must possess exceptional communication skills, research, and writing skills. Candidates must be currently licensed in South Carolina.

ABOUT THE PRACTICE:

​We serve a diverse group of clients representing all participants in the construction field, including contractors, owners, developers, and others. We provide consultation and assistance in the negotiation, preparation, and review of construction contracts. We also represent clients in mediation, arbitration and litigation in both federal and state courts. Our attorneys also appear before government regulatory bodies regarding licensing and building code issues. Some of the more frequent disputes involve defective work, delays, unanticipated conditions, lien rights, surety claims, change orders and payment issues.

ABOUT PARKER POE:

For more than a century, Parker Poe has represented many of the Southeast’s largest companies and local governments in transactions, regulatory issues, and complex litigation. Our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in the education, energy, financial services, government, health care, life sciences, manufacturing, and real estate industries. Parker Poe has more than 275 attorneys serving clients from eight offices in Charlotte and Raleigh, North Carolina; Charleston, Columbia, Greenville, and Spartanburg, South Carolina; Atlanta, Georgia; and Washington, DC.

Lawyers in each of our offices are rated among the highest quality attorneys across their respective states, recognized for effective and efficient service. The Best Lawyers in America lists nearly 80 of our attorneys in its rankings, and we are also well-recognized by U.S. News & World Report, Super Lawyers, Chambers USA, and other ratings publications.

Parker Poe is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other personnel decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Time period of employment: full time, ongoing

  • Deadline to apply: 6 January 2025
  • Anticipated start date:
  • Response method(s): https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/ppab1884/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/2210
  • Materials requested: https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/ppab1884/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/2210

Hiring criteria

Parker Poe is seeking a litigation associate with 1 to 4 years of experience to join its growing Construction, Development & Condemnation Practice Group in Charleston, South Carolina. The ideal candidate will have experience representing parties in complex construction litigation, including drafting pleadings, arguing motions, and handling discovery, including depositions. The applicant must possess exceptional communication skills, research, and writing skills. Candidates must be currently licensed in South Carolina.