Associate Attorney - Litigation

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Job Overview

A law firm seeks a full-time Associate Attorney with litigation experience to join their team in Charleston, West Virginia. The firm handles a wide range of complex cases, including personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, and insurance bad faith litigation.

Duties

• Handle all aspects of civil litigation, from intake through trial and appeal.
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests, and legal memoranda.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, experts, and witnesses.
• Attend court hearings, mediations, and trials.
• Manage client communications and case strategy in coordination with senior attorneys.
• Perform legal research and case analysis.
• Contribute to trial preparation, including exhibit organization and witness preparation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Active member in good standing of the West Virginia State Bar (or eligibility for admission).
• 2+ years of litigation experience preferred; personal injury or insurance litigation experience strongly valued.
• Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.
• Commitment to client service and professionalism.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Active member in good standing of the West Virginia State Bar (or eligibility for admission).

Skills

• Excellent writing, research, and oral advocacy skills.
• Strong work ethic and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple cases simultaneously.

Benefits

• Health insurance and retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Professional development and continuing legal education support.

Company info

BCG Attorney Search
125 Park Avenue, 25th floor
New York
New York
United States 10017
Phone : (212) 232-0277
Fax : (213) 895-7306