Construction Defect Attorney

Collins & Lacy, P.C. is looking for a skilled Construction Defect Defense Attorney to join our team in Columbia.

If you’re an attorney who enjoys complex litigation, client collaboration, and working alongside people who are passionate about serving our clients, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Defend developers, contractors, sub-contractors, and design professionals in construction defect and related insurance defense matters.
• Handle cases from start to finish - pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediation, trial prep, and trial.
• Develop strategies, work directly with clients, and be part of a team that values trust and initiative.

What We’re Looking For

• Licensed South Carolina attorney in good standing. North Carolina license is a plus.
• 3–5 years of construction defect, general liability, or insurance defense experience.
• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills.
• A team-oriented mindset and sense of humor always help.

Why Collins & Lacy

• Competitive Compensation: Base salary ($110K-130K) plus transparent, objective-driven bonuses. You bring the results; we bring the rewards.
• High-Impact Litigation: Take on diverse and challenging cases that will sharpen your skills and elevate your career. Your work here matters, and your wins are celebrated.
• Positive Culture: Join a supportive, collaborative, and diverse environment where everyone’s contributions are valued, and we look out for each other.
• Mentorship That Counts: Collaborate with experienced attorneys who are invested in your growth. At Collins & Lacy, we believe mentorship is the foundation for building legal leaders.
• WFH Flexibility: Embrace the modern way of practicing law. Our hybrid work policy lets you balance flexibility with exceptional performance.
• Family-First Policies: Generous maternity/paternity leave, paid sick days, and flexible scheduling so you can be there for life’s important moments.
• Path to Partnership: Our clear, objective criteria make becoming a partner an achievable goal for every attorney on our team. We want owners, not employees.

Compensation & Benefits

• $110,000–$130,000 (DOE)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Sound like you?

Send your resume to cmartin@collinsandlacy.com. We can’t wait to meet you

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person