Litigation Attorney

Charleston office of a BCG Attorney Search Top Ranked Law Firm seeks a litigation attorney with 2-3 years of experience. The candidate will be drafting pleadings, motions, and complex legal briefings. Will intense legal research and case strategy assessments. Assisting in the preparation for depositions and hearings as well as conducting and managing some of own. Serving on the trial team. Overseeing paralegals and staff on plaintiff-specific issues and file maintenance in mass tort cases. Developing and maintaining relationships with external counsel, expert witnesses, and other external parties. Managing meetings effectively by setting clear agendas. Demonstrating effective case management. Assisting the firm in achieving its professional objectives. Should have a meaningful experience with drafting pleadings, preparing and responding to written discovery, interviewing witnesses, drafting motions and briefs, taking and defending depositions, and developing overall case strategy. 2 years of relevant litigation experience is required. Prior defense experience, especially in opioid litigation, is highly preferred. Must be licensed to practice law in West Virginia and able to pass all required background screening.

The candidate should have strong writing and analytical skills and a solid work ethic.

This firm was founded in West Virginia 95 years ago with three lawyers and has now grown to have over 150 lawyers in West Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, and Virginia. The firm has been ranked as one of the best law firms in the country.