Litigation, Investigations, and Enforcement Associate

Job Overview

A law firm seeks an associate with two to four years of experience to join its Litigation and White-Collar practice in Wheeling, WV. This role involves working on a variety of matters, including criminal and civil litigation, internal and congressional investigations, regulatory enforcement, and corporate compliance. Candidates should have prior law firm experience and a demonstrated interest in these areas.

Duties

• Assist with preparation for witness interviews, client depositions, and witness testimony.
• Respond to document requests, discovery requests, and manage document collection and review projects.
• Consider strategic case issues and prepare analysis, summaries, or other written materials.
• Conduct legal research and analysis.
• Draft and respond to discovery and dispositive motions, jury instructions, and other motions.
• Assist with corporate compliance projects and due diligence.
• Interact regularly with clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel.

Requirements

• 2-4 years' experience in Litigation and White Collar, including internal investigations and enforcement.
• Outstanding research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work across lanes and manage multiple assignments.
• Reliable, responsive, and proactive work style.
• Flexible team player, able to work under direction and independently.
• Excellent communication skills and comfort with sophisticated clients.
• Understanding of the business of law.
• Membership in the State Bar of the office location or ability to become admitted promptly.

Education

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.

Certifications

• State Bar membership.

Skills

• Legal research and writing.
• Analytical thinking.
• Client interaction and communication.
• Document management and review.

Benefits

• Elective health benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Mental well-being programs.
• Child, family, elder, and pet care benefits.
• Short- and long-term disability and parental leave benefits.
• Health savings account contributions and flexible spending accounts.
• 401K program.
• Flexible Time Off program and paid holidays.

This global law firm has 25 offices that focus on the technology, financial and energy sectors, but also practice in corporate and litigation. This is their Wheeling, West Virginia office.