Insurance Defense Litigation Associate – WV

Litchfield Cavo LLP; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Litchfield Cavo LLP, a growing nationwide litigation defense firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Charleston, WV office. Licensed to practice in West Virginia is required; additional admissions in Kentucky, Ohio, or Pennsylvania are a plus.

The role focuses on general insurance defense litigation for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm. The firm offers a competitive compensation plan and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for professional development and advancement

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice in West Virginia.
• Additional admissions in Kentucky, Ohio or Pennsylvania are a plus.
• Experience in insurance defense litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft 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.
• Assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances.
• Interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff.

Skills

Legal research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Court procedures

MS Office

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Litchfield Cavo LLP, a growing nationwide litigation defense firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney for its Charleston, WV office. Licensed to practice in West Virginia is required; additional admissions in Kentucky, Ohio, or Pennsylvania are a plus.

The role focuses on general insurance defense litigation for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm. The firm offers a competitive compensation plan and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for professional development and advancement