Litigation Associate – General Litigation (Bridgeport, WV)

Steptoe & Johnson; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Steptoe & Johnson PLLC in Bridgeport, West Virginia, 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. License to practice in WV is required, with federal court experience considered a plus.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• License to practice in West Virginia is required; federal court experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Handle litigation matters for a busy practice and draft pleadings and motions.
• Appear in court and support senior attorneys on high-profile matters.

Skills

Litigation experience

Strong writing

Analytical skills

Court appearances

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.