Remote Lateral Litigation Attorney- Must be licensed in WV

Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC•Charleston, WV

4d•Remote

About The Position

Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC is seeking an experienced Lateral Litigation Attorney to join its growing litigation practice. The firm represents clients in high-stakes, complex litigation throughout West Virginia and beyond. The position may be performed remotely for a qualified candidate, with collaboration across the firm’s Charleston, Morgantown, and Wheeling offices. Occasional travel to the Charleston office may be required. The attorney will independently manage a sophisticated litigation caseload from inception through resolution. The role involves handling complex civil matters in areas such as commercial litigation, insurance defense, product liability, medical malpractice, and mass litigation. The attorney will advise and communicate with clients, collaborate with colleagues across practice areas, and contribute to the firm’s growth through client service, business development, and professional networking.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
Active membership in good standing with the West Virginia State Bar, or the ability to obtain admission promptly.
Significant litigation experience with demonstrated success handling complex matters.
Experience in one or more of the following: commercial litigation, insurance defense, product liability, medical malpractice, mass litigation, or other complex civil litigation.
Exceptional legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
Experience managing all phases of litigation, including discovery, depositions, and dispositive motion practice.
Strong organizational and case management skills, including the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with attorneys, staff, and clients.

Responsibilities

Manage all phases of litigation, including pre-suit investigations, pleadings, discovery, depositions, motion practice, mediations, arbitrations, trials, and appeals as appropriate.
Draft and review complex legal documents, including pleadings, motions, briefs, settlement agreements, and correspondence.
Conduct legal research and develop strategic litigation approaches.
Represent clients in court proceedings, depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials.
Provide practical legal counsel and regular communication to clients throughout the litigation process.
Collaborate with attorneys across multiple practice areas to develop litigation strategies.
Contribute to the firm’s growth through exceptional client service, business development, and professional networking.