Litchfield Cavo LLP is a vibrant and growing nation-wide litigation defense law firm that strives to provide its employees with a supportive environment in which to develop and advance and opportunities to develop and advance. While growing from 16 attorneys in 2 offices to 250 attorneys in 25 offices across the country, Litchfield Cavo has maintained its commitment to excellence in both the attorneys and staff it attracts and the services it delivers. We provide all of our employees the tools they need to feel confident when contributing ideas, asking questions, and performing at the highest level.
Litchfield Cavo offers a competitive compensation plan and an excellent benefits package in a collegial and supportive work environment that provides substantial opportunities for professional development. The salary range of $110K - $140K is commensurate with experience.
OPPORTUNITY | Associate Attorney
Our Charleston, WV office seeks well-rounded and highly motivated Associate Attorneys for an insurance defense general liability practice. Must be licensed to practice in West Virginia courts. Additional admissions in Kentucky, Ohio and/or Pennsylvania jurisdictions are a plus. This is an exceptional opportunity to handle a variety of general insurance defense litigation matters for nationwide clients with a forward-thinking firm.
SKILLS and ABILITIES
The individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with the following:
- proactively work independently and as part of a team;
- demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
- excellent written and verbal communication skills;
- strong attention to detail with superb organization and prioritization skills;
- ability to move from case to case;
- knowledge of court procedures; and,
- proficiency with MS Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and navigating the internet.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include handling a variety different cases. The following are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner:
- draft, prepare, and handle pleadings, motions, orders, and legal memoranda;
- draft and respond to written discovery and dispositive motions;
- conduct legal research competently and with proficiency;
- prepare and take depositions of parties and experts;
- review client documents, draft case evaluations, and status report correspondence;
- assist with and participate in mediations and court appearances; and,
- interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues, and staff.
Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, ongoing training, and full-time IT and marketing departments.
Litchfield Cavo LLP is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity to qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected class in accordance with all applicable laws.
Skills Required
- Licensed to practice in West Virginia courts
- Strong legal research and analytical skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to detail and organization skills
- Ability to prioritize and move between cases
- Knowledge of court procedures
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Additional admission to Kentucky, Ohio, and/or Pennsylvania jurisdictions
What We Do
Litchfield Cavo LLP began as a small firm of attorneys experienced in insurance and business defense matters. Today the firm has expanded across the country, with 25 offices and more than 250 lawyers, but our priorities haven’t changed—client service comes first. Our attorneys are committed to providing clients accessible, efficient and innovative solutions for a vast array of matters in the following practice areas: Appellate Practice, Bad Faith Claims, Business Litigation, Construction, Employment and Labor Law, Executive Liability, Financial Institutions, First-Party Property, General Liability, Insurance Coverage, Intellectual Property, Products Liability, Professional Liability: Medical, Professional Liability: Non-Medical, Real Estate and Title Claims, Reinsurance, Toxic Tort, Trucking Liability, Worker's Compensation .
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