Defense Litigation Associate: Growth & Benefits

MacCorkle Lavender PLLC; West Virginia; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

MacCorkle Lavender PLLC is a Charleston, West Virginia law firm specializing in defense for property and personal injury claims. They seek an attorney with 1+ year of defense litigation experience to join the team in their local office.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic, confidence, and excellent communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The firm offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance and a

Qualifications

• 1+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Insurance defense experience preferred but not required.
• Strong litigation skills and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, 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.

Skills

Defense litigation

Legal research

Written and verbal communication

Detail oriented

Case management

State and federal procedures

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

MacCorkle Lavender PLLC is a Charleston, West Virginia law firm specializing in defense for property and personal injury claims. They seek an attorney with 1+ year of defense litigation experience to join the team in their local office.

The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic, confidence, and excellent communication skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The firm offers competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including health and dental insurance and a