Family Law Litigation Associate Attorney

Klie Law Offices, PLLC; Morgantown (WV); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Klie Law Offices, PLLC in Morgantown, WV, seeks a Family Law Litigation Associate Attorney to represent and advise clients in diverse family law matters, with responsibilities noted. You will draft pleadings, oversee discovery, conduct research, and develop case strategies under supervision.

The role offers competitive compensation and opportunities across WV offices. The ideal candidate holds a JD, is licensed in West Virginia, and is prepared to manage cases, communicate with clients, and work

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
• Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school.
• Licensed to practice in West Virginia.

Responsabilités

• Drafting complex pleadings, motions, briefs, orders, and reviewing documents drafted by paralegals or assistants.
• Overseeing and analyzing discovery.
• Conducting legal research.
• Drafting legal memos and preparing case outlines for depositions, mediations, and hearings.
• Communicating with witnesses and gathering evidence.
• Providing direction to and answering questions from support staff.
• Prepare and execute legal strategies under supervision.
• Advise clients on legal interests and serve as a secondary contact for the firm.
• Under direct supervision, represent clients in settlement negotiations, at mediation, in depositions, and in court for motions, trials, and other hearings.
• Manage cases and delegate work to legal assistants/paralegals.
• Attend case status meetings and meet all court-ordered deadlines.

Formation

Bachelor's degree

Juris Doctor (JD)

Licensed to practice law in West Virginia

Description du poste

Family Law Litigation Associate Attorney

Klie Law Offices, PLLC • Morgantown, WV, US

The responsibility of a Family Law Associate Attorney in our Firm is to represent and advise clients in various family cases

When delegated, is responsible for the competent provision of legal services, including but not limited to:

• Drafting complex pleadings, motions, briefs, orders, etc., and/or reviewing and approving pleadings, motions, orders, and other legal production documents drafted by paralegals and/or legal assistants
• Overseeing and analyzing discovery
• Conducting legal research
• Drafting legal memos and preparing case outlines for depositions, mediations, settlement conferences, hearings/trials
• Communicating with witnesses and gathering evidence
• Providing direction to and answering legal questions from support staff
• Prepare and execute legal strategies for assigned cases, under supervision
• Advise clients regarding their best legal interests, after conferring with the supervising attorney, serving as the secondary contact between the Firm and the clients
• Under direct supervision, represent clients in settlement negotiations, at mediation, in deposition, and in court for motions, trials, and other types of hearings
• Manage cases assigned directly to you and perform/delegate to legal assistants/paralegals case work appropriately
• Attend case status meetings and take necessary actions
• Meet all court-ordered deadlines
• The Family Law Associate Attorney will have a four-year bachelor’s degree, a Juris Doctor degree, and be licensed to practice law in West Virginia

Compensation

$100,000 - $110,000 annually including performance bonuses

Klie Law Offices, PLLC, is a growing litigation firm dedicated to guiding clients through challenging times with honest and efficient service. We focus on family law, employment law, and personal injury, serving clients across West Virginia with offices in Buckhannon, Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Morgantown, and Canton, OH. Our commitment is to provide high-quality, ethical, and legal services and prioritize client satisfaction.

This isn’t a big firm where you’ll disappear behind the scenes.

This is a place where your work will matter to your team, clients, and your future.