Associate Attorney

Looking for a litigation role where you'll gain hands-on experience, work on sophisticated cases, and receive mentorship from experienced trial attorneys?

Segal McCambridge, a nationally recognized litigation firm, is seeking an Associate Attorney to join our West Virginia team. This position focuses on toxic tort (asbestos), product liability, and workers' compensation matters and offers the opportunity to take ownership of a meaningful caseload while collaborating with a team of highly experienced litigators.

Whether you're based in Charleston, Morgantown, Wheeling, or elsewhere in West Virginia, we offer the flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid capacity.

What You'll Do

• Manage all phases of assigned litigation matters with partner oversight
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategy
• Take and defend depositions
• Communicate with clients and insurance carriers
• Participate in mediations, arbitrations, and trial preparation
• Handle cases from inception through resolution while building your litigation skills

What We're Looking For

• Active license to practice law in West Virginia
• Pennsylvania licensure (or licensure in neighboring states) is a plus
• At least 1 year of civil litigation experience
• Experience drafting pleadings, motions, discovery, and other litigation documents
• Experience conducting legal research and handling depositions
• Prior toxic tort, asbestos, product liability, or workers' compensation experience preferred
• Strong legal writing, analytical, advocacy, and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Self-motivated professional who takes ownership of assignments
• Mediation and arbitration experience is a plus

Why Join Segal McCambridge?

This is an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your litigation career with a firm that combines the resources of a national practice with the support of a collaborative team.

At Segal McCambridge, associates are trusted with significant responsibility while receiving ongoing mentorship from seasoned trial attorneys. You'll work on sophisticated litigation, gain courtroom experience, and have a clear path for professional growth and advancement.

We offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunities
• Credit for business origination
• Meaningful mentorship and professional development
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture
• Flexible remote and hybrid work options

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Employee discounts

About Segal McCambridge

Founded in 1986, Segal McCambridge has grown from a four-attorney practice in Chicago into a nationally respected litigation firm with offices across the United States. For nearly four decades, our attorneys have represented Fortune 500 companies, corporations, and individuals in complex litigation matters.

Our practice areas include asbestos and toxic tort, product liability, class actions, construction, employment, environmental, insurance coverage and bad faith, life sciences, professional liability, technology and cyber risk, transportation, warranty, and more.

If you're ready to take the next step in your litigation career with a firm that values initiative, mentorship, and professional growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your resume.