Litigation Associate – Business Litigation (Charleston, WV)

Steptoe & Johnson; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Charleston, WV, seeks an associate with 2+ years of litigation experience to join our team. The candidate should have strong writing and analytical skills, experience with discovery, witness interviews and depositions, and a willingness to appear in court.

Experience in federal courts and handling complex, high-dollar matters is especially helpful. WV licensure is required, and the firm offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits and opportunity for

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Strong writing and analytical skills
• Experience with discovery, witness interviews, and depositions
• Experience with federal courts is helpful
• WV license to practice required in West Virginia

Responsibilities

• Join the Litigation practice group in Charleston, WV and appear in court
• Handle discovery tasks including witness interviews and depositions
• Assist with high-profile or complex litigation as needed

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Discovery experience

Witness interviews

Depositions

Federal courts experience

High-dollar litigation

Education

WV licensure to practice law

Job description

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

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC 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 PLLC 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.