Senior Employment Litigation Attorney

Job Overview

A law firm seeks a Senior Employment Litigation Attorney in Clarksburg, WV, with a hybrid work arrangement and travel within West Virginia required. The ideal candidate will independently manage employment litigation cases from intake through resolution, demonstrating sound judgment and strategic discipline.

Duties

• Independently manage a docket of employment litigation matters from filing through resolution.
• Develop and execute a case strategy.
• Take and defend depositions.
• Lead discovery planning and motion practice.
• Prepare for and attend mediations.
• Prepare cases for trial.
• Maintain consistent case momentum and forward progress.
• Collaborate with staff to ensure operational efficiency.
• Provide clear, practical legal advice to clients throughout representation.

Requirements

• 5-10+ years of civil litigation experience.
• Plaintiff-side employment litigation experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing cases from start to finish.
• Significant deposition experience required.
• Experience with plaintiff-focused trial advocacy training strongly preferred.
• Strong written and oral advocacy skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in complex matters.

Education

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.

Certifications

• Licensed to practice law in West Virginia.

Skills

• Effective communication with clients, opposing counsel, and courts.
• Strong decision-making and professional maturity.
• Ability to take ownership of outcomes.
• Motivated by results and meaningful client impact.

Benefits

• Performance-based earnings potential.
• Bonus structure tied to case management and resolution outcomes.