Associate Attorney 2

Litchfield Cavo LLP • Charleston, WV

9d • $110,000 - $140,000 • 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

Benefits

• competitive compensation plan
• excellent benefits package
• collegial and supportive work environment
• substantial opportunities for professional development
• experienced support staff
• current technology
• ongoing training
• full-time IT and marketing departments

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level