Description:
Job Summary:We are seeking a motivated Litigation Associate Attorney to join our growing litigation practice in Martinsburg, West Virginia. This position is ideal for an attorney with 2–3 years of litigation experience, though we welcome applications from attorneys at various stages of their careers who are looking to expand their litigation skills, assume greater responsibility, and build a long-term career with a respected regional law firm.
This is an outstanding opportunity for an attorney who wants substantial courtroom exposure, direct client interaction, hands-on case management, and meaningful mentorship from experienced litigators. Associates are entrusted with significant responsibility and have the opportunity to develop their advocacy skills through active participation in all phases of litigation.
Responsibilities:
- Manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal memoranda
- Conduct legal research and prepare case strategy recommendations
- Participate in depositions, hearings, mediations, and trials
- Communicate directly with clients, opposing counsel, experts, and witnesses
- Collaborate with attorneys across practice areas to achieve successful client outcomes
Qualifications:
- J.D. from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in West Virginia or ability to obtain admission promptly
- 2–3 years of litigation experience preferred
- Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills
- Excellent oral advocacy and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work both independently and collaboratively
