General Liability Associate Attorney

The Charleston office of Lewis Brisbois, a full-service AmLaw 100 firm, is actively seeking an attorney to join its General Liability Practice. The ideal candidate will have strong research and writing skills and at least two (2) to seven (7) years of experience in all phases of insurance defense litigation including case management, motion practice, and discovery, as well as handling hearings, depositions, arbitrations, and trials. Admission to the West Virginia Bar is required. Lewis Brisbois? General Liability Practice is comprised of over 600 attorneys nationwide who have successfully represented defendants in significant exposure cases in numerous general liability areas. The group has provided a defense for a myriad of property and personal injury claims, for both businesses and individuals who may be insured or self-insured. While the attorneys within the firm are equipped to handle a wide variety of matters, we excel in the litigation and trial of catastrophic injury, wrongful death, and complex litigation cases. The General Liability Practice partners and senior associates are seasoned and well-respected trial attorneys who have broad trial experience. Our attorneys have been cited by the National Law Journal for obtaining one of the "Top Ten Defense Verdicts of the Year," and have received other prominent recognition. Although we would prefer that 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. Lewis Brisbois offers legal practice in more than 40 specialties, and a multitude of sub-specialties. Our attorneys have broad knowledge, experience, and sensitivity to our clients? unique needs. Through interaction among our practice groups, Lewis Brisbois provides a wide range of legal services to each client with a continuity of representation across multiple disciplines. We have built longstanding relationships with corporate and institutional clients based on our ability to provide comprehensive service on a national scale. With over 50 offices across the nation, our attorneys reflect the communities in which they live. Lewis Brisbois? culture has fostered a diverse group of professionals committed to promoting the best interests of our clients, our communities, and the legal profession. We support diversity in communities across the nation through new and ongoing relationships with minority and women-owned businesses. We offer competitive compensation and in addition, Lewis Brisbois offers we offer a range of benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, 401k 401(k) with employer contribution, PTO for eligible classifications and a bonus for those who exceed their minimum hourly requirements. We also offer excellent opportunities for growth and advancement while working with a collaborate team. The Litigation Group Lewis Brisbois is seeking an Attorney with a minimum of three (3) years Insurance Defense Litigation experience to join the Charleston office. Responsibilities Job Requirements/Specifications: At least three (3) years of experience in some or all of the following substantive areas: General Liability Experience, including insurance defense litigation. Experience in managing a litigation caseload (from beginning to end). Experience drafting legal documents, such as motions and discovery requests. Experience conducting research on legal issues associated with the case. Drafting legal briefs and motions. Excellent analytical and writing skills. Strong communication skills (including communicating with clients, team and partners and providing timely reporting and appearing in court). Must be admitted to practice in the jurisdiction in which you are applying. The annual billable requirement not accepting search firm submissions for this position position. Qualifications #LI-HYBRID #LI-VD1

Practice Areas & Specialty

Defense, Insurance, Litigation