Litigation Attorney (1-3 years of experience preferred)

Willcox Savage•Norfolk, VA

5h•$140,000 - $145,000

About The Position

Willcox Savage is seeking a Litigation Attorney to join its active and growing Toxic Torts Defense practice in Norfolk, Virginia. The attorney will support active litigation in state and federal courts throughout the country as part of the firm’s national practice. One to three years of experience is preferred.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school.
Active State Bar license.
Experience preparing for federal and state court cases.
Experience drafting and managing pleadings, briefs, depositions, hearings, and trials.
Detail-oriented, with good communication, writing, and organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of litigation experience.
Asbestos and/or talc litigation experience; this is preferred but not a prerequisite.

Responsibilities

Assist with all phases of litigation, including pleadings, discovery, depositions, mediations, hearings, and trials.
Draft dispositive motions, discovery motions, and briefs.
Take and defend depositions with partner support.
Argue motions commensurate with experience.
Support case preparation for state and federal proceedings.
Take responsibility for discrete workstreams.