Family Law Litigation Attorney
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2 days ago
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Job Summary
Family Law Litigation Attorney
A well-established law firm in Morgantown WV is seeking a Family Law Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice. This role focuses on representing clients in domestic relations matters from initial intake through resolution including contested litigation.
The ideal candidate is client-centered organized and comfortable balancing legal advocacy with empathy. This position offers the opportunity to manage meaningful cases while working closely with firm leadership and experienced support staff in a collaborative professional environment.
Position Overview
The Family Law Litigation Attorney will manage a full caseload involving divorce custody child support spousal support and related domestic relations matters. This role requires strong litigation skills effective client communication and the ability to develop thoughtful case strategies from start to finish.
Key Responsibilities
Handle family law matters including divorce child custody child support spousal support and related litigation
Represent clients in hearings mediations settlement conferences and court proceedings
Draft pleadings motions discovery responses and legal correspondence
Develop and execute case strategies from intake through resolution
Provide clear compassionate and consistent communication with clients
Collaborate with paralegals and administrative staff to ensure efficient case management
Maintain accurate case files and meet all court deadlines
Requirements
Required Qualifications
Active license to practice law in West Virginia (or ability to obtain promptly)
2 years of experience in family law litigation or related legal practice
Strong legal research writing and analytical skills
Courtroom experience or comfort appearing before judges and mediators
Excellent interpersonal and client counseling skills particularly in sensitive matters
Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Skills & Attributes
Experience handling contested family law matters
Strong negotiation and settlement skills
Empathetic communication style with a client-first mindset
High level of organization and attention to detail
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
Required Skills:
Required Qualifications Active license to practice law in West Virginia (or ability to obtain promptly) 2 years of experience in family law litigation or related legal practice Strong legal research writing and analytical skills Courtroom experience or comfort appearing before judges and mediators Excellent interpersonal and client counseling skills particularly in sensitive matters Ability to manage multiple cases in a fast-paced environment Preferred Skills & Attributes Experience handling contested family law matters Strong negotiation and settlement skills Empathetic communication style with a client-first mindset High level of organization and attention to detail Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team
Required Education:
Active license to practice law in West Virginia (or ability to obtain)
Company Industry
IT Services and IT Consulting
Key Skills
- Construction Law Experience
- Legal Drafting
- Litigation
- Intellectual Property Law
- Mediation Experience
- Legal Research
- Personal Injury Law
- Research Experience
- Securities Law
- Alternative dispute resolution
- Real Estate Law
- Writing Skills
