Litigation Associate Attorney

A law firm in Huntington is currently seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney with 2 to 4 years of experience in commercial litigation, product liability, and/or other complex litigation. The ideal candidate will have expertise in deposition preparation, defense, and motion drafting, with a focus on appellate, class actions, privacy, and data breach litigation.

Duties:

• Prepare for, take, and defend depositions, showcasing a high level of proficiency.
• Draft dispositive, expert, and/or discovery motions with precision and clarity.
• Exhibit first-rate communication skills, both written and oral, for effective advocacy.
• Handle appellate, class actions, privacy, and data breach litigation matters.
• Possess excellent academic credentials to support legal expertise.
• Preference for West Virginia Bar admission.

Requirements:

• 2 to 4 years of meaningful experience in commercial litigation, product liability, and/or other complex litigation.
• West Virginia Bar admission is strongly preferred.

Education:

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.

Certifications:

Admission to the West Virginia Bar (strongly preferred).

Skills:

• Proficient in deposition preparation, taking, and defense.
• Experience in drafting dispositive, expert, and/or discovery motions.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Familiarity with appellate, class actions, privacy, and data breach litigation.
• Excellent academic credentials.

This Vault ranked firm promotes high level work, commitment to pro bono work, and great colleagues and clients. The firm provides creative solutions to complex legal and business problems while offering value-added service to its clients. Amongst its hallmarks are flexibility, practical business sense, and tireless advocacy. The firm is large enough to ensure promptness of service, yet personal enough to maintain the established reputation for individual attention. The firm values relationships, collaboration, thinking ahead, leadership within the profession, and helping those in need through pro bono and community service.