Associate Attorney

MACCORKLE LAVENDER PLLC; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

MACCORKLE LAVENDER PLLC is hiring an attorney for its Charleston, West Virginia office, seeking candidates with at least 1 year of defense litigation experience. The ideal candidate is a motivated team player with strong communication skills. Responsibilities include drafting legal documents, conducting research, and interacting with clients and opposing counsel. The firm offers competitive salaries and benefits, including health and dental insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Proven ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confident and highly motivated personality.

Responsibilities

• Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, and orders.
• Conduct legal research competently.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts.
• Interact directly with clients and opposing counsel.

Skills

Legal research and analytical skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organization and prioritization

Case management skills

Knowledge of state and federal court procedures

Proficiency in MS Office

Job description

Job Description

MacCorkle Lavender PLLC is looking to hire an attorney with 1+ years of defense litigation experience to join the firm in our Charleston, West Virginia office. MacCorkle Lavender PLLC provides a defense for a myriad of property and personal injury claims, for both businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured.

Although we would prefer you have some insurance defense experience, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. They must be confident, highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and work well in a fast-paced office environment.

We offer very competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance and a 401(k) plan.

SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Proactively work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills.
• Ability to move from case to case.
• Knowledge of both state and federal court procedures.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Draft, prepare and handle pleadings, motions, orders and legal memoranda.
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions.
• Conduct legal research competently and with proficiency.
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts.
• Review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence.
• Review, assess and handle matters from inception to trial.
• Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.

Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, and ongoing training.

Schedule

Monday to Friday

We are a defendant law firm that has been in business since 1999.