Civil Litigation Attorney

Klie Law Offices, PLLC; Clarksburg (WV); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Klie Law Offices, PLLC is seeking a mid-career employment attorney in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to take ownership of meaningful employment cases. The candidate will manage civil litigation cases from intake to resolution, requiring 5–10+ years of experience, particularly in plaintiff-side employment litigation.

The role offers a starting salary of $100,000–$120,000 with total compensation potential exceeding $200,000, including performance-based earnings.

Qualifications

• 5–10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Plaintiff-side employment litigation experience is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing cases from start to finish.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil litigation cases from intake to resolution.
• Develop and execute strategic litigation plans that align with client goals.
• Prepare and file legal documents accurately and timely.

Skills

Contingency-based litigation

Deposition and discovery experience

Effective communication with clients

Strong decision-making

Emotional intelligence

Strategic discipline

Job description

Overview

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.

Ideal Candidate

• 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
• Potential for Hybrid Work; however, travel is required throughout West Virginia

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage civil litigation cases from intake to resolution, ensuring each step is handled with precision and care.
• Develop and execute strategic litigation plans that align with client goals and firm objectives.
• Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to support case strategies and client advisories.
• Prepare and file legal documents, including pleadings, motions, and briefs, with accuracy and timeliness.
• Represent clients in court proceedings, mediations, and negotiations, advocating effectively for their interests.
• Collaborate with clients to understand their needs, providing clear communication and empathetic guidance throughout the legal process.
• Engage in discovery processes, including depositions and interrogatories, to gather and analyze critical case information efficiently and effectively.

Qualifications

• 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
• Experience with plaintiff-focused trial advocacy training (e.g., Keenan Trial Institute or similar) strongly preferred
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills

Compensation

• Base salary starting at $100,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience
• Total compensation potential of $120,000–$200,000+
• Upside performance-based earnings
• Bonus structure tied directly to case management and resolution outcomes
• Compensation is structured to reward attorneys who effectively move cases forward and resolve matters successfully