Litigation Associate

Nelson Mullins is adding an Associate to its Litigation group in the West Virginia office.  As an AmLaw100 firm, this will offer a unique opportunity to a lateral associate who wants to be part of a thriving practice. 

In the heart of downtown Huntington, our West Virginia office is within walking distance of the scenic Ohio River, Marshall University, and a variety of shopping and dining options. Our West Virginia attorneys have active practices throughout the region, including in Kentucky and Ohio. Having experienced counsel in West Virginia is crucial to better serving our corporate clients.

You will be joining a highly skilled team of attorneys who have substantial courtroom experience at the state and federal levels. They practice in a variety of areas including commercial litigation, class actions/mass torts, product liability, appellate, chemical exposure/toxic torts, insurance litigation, transportation, medical/healthcare litigation, labor/employment litigation, financial services, and banking. 

Want to know more about the West Virginia office? Find out Why Nelson Mullins from Managing Partner of the West Virginia office, Marc Williams, or check out the office here.  

All candidates are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and a copy of their law school transcript. 

You possess 2 to 4 years of meaningful experience in appellate, commercial litigation, product liability, and/or other complex civil litigation. You are well-versed in preparing for, taking and defending depositions, and you have prior experience in drafting dispositive, expert, and/or discovery motions. You are a first-rate communicator whose written and oral advocacy skills are outstanding. Experience with appellate, class action, privacy and data breach litigation is preferred, though practice experience can be substituted for federal clerkship experience. You are admitted to (and in Good Standing with) the West Virginia Bar.

With over 1,000 attorneys and professionals, Nelson Mullins has strong roots in the business community and an appreciation for new directions in the business world. As a Firm, Nelson Mullins has a strong foundation of community service and good citizenship. Our administrative professionals likewise promote these values, with opportunities to participate and play roles in various pro bono and community service initiatives. We collaborate with each other and with our clients, working side-by-side toward shared goals.