Senior Employment Litigation Attorney
About The Position
Senior Employment Litigation Attorney – Plaintiff Side West Virginia (Hybrid – Travel Within WV Required) Are you an experienced plaintiff-side litigator ready to take full ownership of meaningful employment cases from intake through resolution? Klie Law Offices is a growing West Virginia litigation firm seeking a mid-career employment attorney who can independently manage cases end-to-end. This is not a support role and not a partial-case assignment position. We are looking for an attorney who exercises sound judgment, moves cases forward without prompting, and demonstrates both emotional intelligence and strategic discipline. Our firm represents plaintiffs in employment, personal injury, and related civil litigation matters. We value trial readiness, persuasive advocacy, and thoughtful client counseling. Attorneys here are trusted with responsibility and expected to lead their cases with confidence and discernment. This role is ideal for an attorney who: Understands contingency-based litigation Has substantial deposition and discovery experience Is confident in managing a litigation docket independently Communicates effectively with clients, opposing counsel, and courts Demonstrates strong decision-making and professional maturity Takes ownership of outcomes rather than waiting for direction Is motivated by both results and meaningful client impact
Requirements
- 5–10+ years of civil litigation experience
- Plaintiff-side employment litigation experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated experience managing cases from start to finish
- Significant deposition experience required
- Strong written and oral advocacy skills
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in complex matters
Nice To Haves
- Experience with plaintiff-focused trial advocacy training (e.g., Keenan Trial Institute or similar) strongly preferred
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a docket of employment litigation matters from filing through resolution
- Develop and execute a case strategy
- Take and defend depositions
- Lead discovery planning and motion practice
- Prepare for and attend mediations
- Prepare cases for trial
- Maintain consistent case momentum and forward progress
- Collaborate with staff to ensure operational efficiency
- Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients throughout representation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
