Litigation Attorney - Part-Time – Marietta, Ohio

Bowles Rice LLP; Marietta, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work opportunities

Job summary

Bowles Rice LLP seeks a part-time attorney to assist with court-appointed cases, primarily in Parkersburg and Charleston. The role covers criminal defense, abuse & neglect, and juvenile matters, with flexible scheduling and some remote work.

Candidates must have at least three years of experience, be licensed to practice in West Virginia, and be willing to travel to Parkersburg. The position requires strong organization, analysis, and communication, and includes court appearances as needed.

Qualifications

• Three+ years of experience as a practicing attorney.
• Licensed to practice in West Virginia.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, and briefs for court-appointed cases.
• Prepare and respond to written discovery, interview witnesses.
• Take and defend depositions; develop overall case strategy.
• Travel to Parkersburg as needed and attend hearings in the region.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

West Virginia bar license

Job description

September 29, 2026

Bowles Rice LLP, a well-established regional, full-service law firm with offices throughout West Virginia, Virginia, and Pennsylvania, is seeking to retain a part‑time attorney to assist with court‑appointed cases, primarily in its Parkersburg and Charleston office. This position will work on court‑appointed cases covering criminal defense, abuse & neglect proceedings, and juvenile delinquency/juvenile status offense cases. The work will include all aspects of litigation, including drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to written discovery, interviewing witnesses, drafting motions and briefs, taking and defending depositions, and developing overall case strategy. This position offers a flexible schedule with remote work opportunities, but candidates must be able to attend court hearings in and around Parkersburg, and Charleston West Virginia.

Candidates must be equipped with strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills and have at least three years of experience as a practicing attorney. Candidates must be licensed to practice in West Virginia and able to travel to Parkersburg as needed.

Must be able to successfully pass all required background screening, including criminal.