Defense Associate Attorney

Job Description MacCorkle Lavender PLLC is looking to hire an attorney with 1+ years of defense litigation experience to join the firm in our Charleston, West Virginia office. MacCorkle Lavender PLLC provides a defense for a myriad of property and personal injury claims, for both businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured.
Although we would prefer you have some insurance defense experience, we are also interested in working with developing talented attorneys who come to us with excellent skills in any litigation arena. If you have substantive litigation experience and are looking for an opportunity in a growing, collaborative firm, we invite you to apply.
We offer very competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance and a 401(k) plan.
demonstrate strong legal research and analytical skills;
proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet
Experienced attorneys’ responsibilities include handling a caseload involving substantial litigation defense and may include a variety of practice areas such as construction defect and premises liability. 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;
review client documents, draft case evaluations and status report correspondence;
interact directly with clients, claim professionals, opposing counsel, colleagues and staff.
Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, and ongoing training.

Monday to Friday
nCompany Description We are a defendant law firm that has been in business since 1999.
We are a defendant law firm that has been in business since 1999.