Associate Attorney

MACCORKLE LAVENDER PLLC; West Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

MacCorkle Lavender PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia, seeks an attorney with 1+ year of defense litigation experience to join our firm in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. The role supports handling a broad range of property and personal injury defense for businesses and individuals, with a focus on collaboration and client service.

The ideal candidate is motivated, articulate, and able to manage complex matters from inception to trial while coordinating with an experienced support staff

Qualifications

• 1+ years of defense litigation experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures is a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions
• Conduct legal research with proficiency
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts
• Review client documents and draft case evaluations and status reports
• Manage matters from inception to trial and assist in mediations and court appearances
• Interact with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Work ethic

Ability to manage caseload

Tools

MS Office

Internet research

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
The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:

• 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; and,
• proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet

RESPONSIBILITIES
Experienced attorneys’ responsibilities include handling a caseload involving substantial litigation defense and may include a variety of practice areas such as construction defect and premises liability. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability necessary to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:

• 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; and,
• 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

Work Location: In person

Company Description

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