Junior Attorney

Job Description

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to learn from some of the most esteemed attorneys and grow your career? Our law firm is looking for the next associate attorney to assist in providing legal counsel to clients. You will work closely with our senior partners and associates, conduct legal research, draft documents, and maintain client files. If you’ve recently graduated from law school, have excellent fact-finding and communication skills, and are ready to jump-start your career in the legal industry, we want to hear from you!

$75,000 - $90,000 base & bonus

• Keep files organized to make sure the most recent updates are accessible to other attorneys, paralegals, and staff
• Analyze conflicts in legal matters, advise clients on solutions, and negotiate on behalf of clients
• Communicate with senior associates, paralegals, and clients to ensure cases are handled efficiently
• Prepare correspondence and legal documents such as contracts, pleadings, briefs, affidavits, motions, and settlement agreements for contract negotiations and proceedings
• Conduct legal research, prepare for and attend hearings and/or other legal proceedings, and provide legal counsel with the help of senior associate attorneys

• Conduct in-depth legal research and provide clear, actionable analysis
• Assist in developing and executing case strategy plans
• Draft complex legal documents such as motions, pleadings, orders, memos, and case outlines
• Review and analyze discovery, including identifying gaps and drafting correspondence/motions on discovery disputes
• Communicate with witnesses and gather evidence
• Work with the legal team to move clients' cases forward

• Successful completion of the bar exam
• Solid communication skills and problem-solving skills required in order to work with clients, staff members and senior attorneys
• Prepared to learn from senior attorneys to meet our client needs and grow our client base
• Has a Juris Doctor (J.D. degree) from an accredited law school

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree required from an accredited law school
• Licensed to practice law in West Virginia
• Strong legal research and writing skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and organization
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and projects
• Exceptional communication skills and problem-solving skills
• High level of personal accountability and follow-through

Klie Law Offices, PLLC, is a growing litigation firm dedicated to guiding clients through challenging times with honest and efficient service. We focus on family law, employment law, and personal injury, serving clients across West Virginia with offices in Buckhannon, Parkersburg, Clarksburg, Morgantown, and Canton, OH. Our commitment is to provide high-quality, ethical, and legal services and prioritize client satisfaction.

This isn’t a big firm where you’ll disappear behind the scenes.

This is a place where your work will matter to your team, clients, and your future.

Ready to start your next chapter?