Rising Defense Litigation Attorney

MacCorkle Lavender PLLC; West Virginia; On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

MacCorkle Lavender PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia, seeks an attorney with 1+ year of defense litigation experience to join our firm in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. The role supports handling a broad range of property and personal injury defense for businesses and individuals, with a focus on collaboration and client service.

The ideal candidate is motivated, articulate, and able to manage complex matters from inception to trial while coordinating with an experienced support staff

Qualifications

• 1+ years of defense litigation experience preferred
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Knowledge of state and federal court procedures is a plus

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda
• Draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions
• Conduct legal research with proficiency
• Prepare and take depositions of parties and experts
• Review client documents and draft case evaluations and status reports
• Manage matters from inception to trial and assist in mediations and court appearances
• Interact with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Work ethic

Ability to manage caseload

Tools

MS Office

Internet research

Job description

MacCorkle Lavender PLLC in Charleston, West Virginia, seeks an attorney with 1+ year of defense litigation experience to join our firm in a fast-paced, team-driven environment. The role supports handling a broad range of property and personal injury defense for businesses and individuals, with a focus on collaboration and client service.

The ideal candidate is motivated, articulate, and able to manage complex matters from inception to trial while coordinating with an experienced support staff