Associate Attorney 2

Litchfield Cavo LLP•Charleston, WV

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Litchfield Cavo LLP is a growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with a supportive environment in which to develop and advance. The Charleston, WV office seeks well-rounded and highly motivated Associate Attorneys for an insurance defense general liability practice. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of general insurance defense litigation matters for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm.

Requirements

Must be licensed to practice in West Virginia courts
Proactively work independently and as part of a team
Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills
Ability to move from case to case
Knowledge of court procedures
Proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the internet

Nice To Haves

Additional admissions in Kentucky, Ohio and/or Pennsylvania jurisdictions are a plus

Responsibilities

Draft, prepare, and handle pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda
Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions
Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency
Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts
Review client documents, draft case evaluations, and status report correspondence
Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances
Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff