Litigation Associate (Bridgeport, WV)

The West Virginia State Bar; Bridgeport (WV); On-site; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Bridgeport, WV seeks a litigation associate with 2+ years of experience to join our busy practice.

Qualified candidates should have strong writing and analytical skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to appear in court. Experience in federal courts and high-profile matters is helpful.

WV license to practice is required; we offer a competitive starting salary and comprehensive benefits with opportunity for advancement.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• WV license to practice law required.

Responsibilities

• Litigate matters in federal and state courts.
• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs with precision.
• Collaborate with partners and support teams on cases.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Court appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Westlaw

Microsoft Word

Job description

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC is actively seeking a litigation associate with 2+ years of experience to join our busy practice in the Bridgeport, WV office. Qualified candidates should have litigation experience commensurate with time in practice, strong writing and analytical skills, excellent academic credentials, and a desire to appear in court. Experience with litigation in federal courts and experience with complex, high-profile, and high-dollar litigation is particularly helpful. License to practice in WV is required. We offer a competitive starting salary and a comprehensive benefits package, along with opportunity for advancement.

Steptoe & Johnson is among the NLJ’s Top 150 law firms, with 18 offices in 7 states. In addition to litigation, Steptoe & Johnson’s core strengths include energy, transactional, and labor and employment law, with over 350 attorneys working in 40 practice areas. With roots dating back more than a century, the firm has a long history of success borne of focused client service and congenial working relationships with the firm. Steptoe & Johnson provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.