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Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP

Associate Attorney

Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP, Charleston, West Virginia, us, 25329


Great opportunity for a licensed Attorney with up to 5 years of legal experience seeking to join a nationally renowned law firm. If you are looking to gain experience working alongside top litigators, Hawkins Parnell & Young, LLP is the place for you. At HPY a successful candidate will enjoy learning all stages of trial preparation, trial from start to finish and an opportunity to work with a seasoned team of experienced litigators.

HPY represents a variety of clients from some of America’s largest corporations to small local businesses and individual clients in high-risk litigation and business disputes across the country. The successful candidate will be a part of a national team of 300 lawyers and professional staff spread across seventeen offices located in Atlanta, Buffalo, Charleston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Napa, New York, Orange County, Raleigh, Seattle, St. Louis, San Diego, and San Francisco, as well as West Virginia.

HPY offers a competitive salary complemented by a full, comprehensive benefits package including Medical Insurance, Vision Plan, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, 401k, Short- and Long-Term Disability and Profit Sharing.

Position Responsibilities Include

Defense litigation - Primarily in AsbestosTrial preparation including Strategy Discussion, Discovery, Records Review, Client Interview and Witness PreparationResearch into Complex Litigation AreasTake and Defend DepositionsPreparing and arguing motions and writsCandidate must travel (including occasional overnight travel).

Successful Candidate Will Demonstrate

Up to 5 years of legal experienceExcellent analytical and critical reasoning skillsA client focused mentalityDemonstrated writing and research skillsAbility to think on feet and respond strategicallyExcellent communication and influencing skillsAbility to work independently and within a strong teamMinimum Qualifications

Active Bar LicenseParticipation in law review and/or moot court and prior deposition experience are a plus.Practice Areas:

Appellate, Bad Faith and Coverage, Banking & Finance, Business/Commercial, Construction, Employee Benefits & ERISA, Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs), Labor & Employment, Legal Malpractice, Long Term Care & Assisted Living, Medical Malpractice, Municipal Liability, Premises Liability, Product Liability, Professional Negligence, Toxic Tort and Environmental, and TransportationWhy Hawkins Parnell & Young?

Hawkins Parnell is a national litigation powerhouse with offices spanning the United States. Our 250-person litigation team defends prominent individuals and small businesses to many of the largest corporations in high-risk litigation and business disputes nationwide.Over the last half-century, our success has relied on one distinction: OUR PEOPLE. We rely on the uniqueness of each team member to create a culture that drives innovation and exceptional results for our diverse client roster. Through actively embracing different backgrounds and perspectives, we foster an environment that is vibrant, challenging, and rewarding.Hawkins Parnell & Young is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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