Litigation Attorney — Path to Partnership

The West Virginia State Bar; Charleston, Northern (WV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship from trial attorneys

Exposure to high-stakes litigation

Path to partnership

Job summary

Goodwin & Goodwin, LLP in Charleston, West Virginia, seeks an experienced attorney to join our multi-generational firm. We combine sophisticated litigation with close client relationships across personal injury and corporate matters.

We offer direct mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys, exposure to high-stakes cases, and a clear pathway to partnership for a candidate who demonstrates leadership, initiative, and a genuine work ethic.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of practice experience.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a demonstrated track record of strong client relationships.
• Strong legal research and writing abilities; prior judicial clerkship experience is a plus, though not required.
• A genuine, sustained work ethic and the initiative to take real ownership of matters.
• A collaborative mindset and the drive to grow into a long-term leadership role within the firm.

Responsibilities

• Represent clients in litigation and corporate matters.
• Conduct legal research and draft pleadings, briefs, and memoranda.
• Develop and maintain client relationships and trust.
• Collaborate with partners and junior attorneys to manage matters from start to finish.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Client relationships

Legal research

Legal writing

Leadership potential

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

Legal research tools

Job description

Goodwin & Goodwin, LLP in Charleston, West Virginia, seeks an experienced attorney to join our multi-generational firm. We combine sophisticated litigation with close client relationships across personal injury and corporate matters.

We offer direct mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys, exposure to high-stakes cases, and a clear pathway to partnership for a candidate who demonstrates leadership, initiative, and a genuine work ethic.