What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Attorney position at MACCORKLE LAVENDER PLLC?
Job Description
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.
The ideal candidate is a team player with a strong work ethic and willingness to learn. They must be confident, highly motivated, possess excellent communication skills, and work well in a fast-paced office environment.
We offer very competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, dental insurance and a 401(k) plan.
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 both state and federal court procedures; and,
- proficiency with MS Office including Excel, Outlook and navigating the internet
RESPONSIBILITIES
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. The following requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill and / or ability necessary to do this job successfully under the direction of a partner :
Our Firm provides an experienced support staff, current technology, and ongoing training.
Schedule : Monday to Friday
Work Location : In person
Company Description
We are a defendant law firm that has been in business since 1999.
Company Description
We are a defendant law firm that has been in business since 1999.