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Experience level: Entry level 

Experience required: 2 Years 

Education level: Bachelor’s degree 

Job function: Legal 

Industry: Law Practice 

Total position: 1 

Relocation assistance: No 

Visa sponsorship eligibility: No

A well-established law firm in Morgantown, WV is seeking a Family Law Litigation Attorney to join its growing practice. This position focuses on representing clients in domestic relations matters from intake through resolution, including contested litigation. The ideal candidate is client-focused, organized, and comfortable managing cases that require both legal expertise and compassion.

The Family Law Litigation Attorney will handle a full caseload while working collaboratively with firm leadership and support staff in a professional, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage family law matters including divorce, custody, child support, spousal support, and related litigation
• Represent clients in hearings, mediations, settlement conferences, and court proceedings
• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery, and legal correspondence
• Develop legal strategies and case plans from start to finish
• Maintain consistent, professional communication with clients
• Collaborate with paralegals and administrative staff to ensure efficient case management

Must-Have:

• Active license to practice law in West Virginia (or ability to obtain)
• Experience or strong interest in family law litigation
• Comfort appearing in court for hearings and proceedings
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple cases and deadlines effectively
• Professional demeanor with empathy and discretion when working with clients

Nice-to-Have:

• Prior courtroom or trial experience in family law matters
• Experience handling contested custody or support cases
• Mediation or negotiation experience
• Familiarity with West Virginia family law statutes and procedures
• Experience working in a law firm environment with billable caseloads

Work Environment & What to Expect:

• Established caseload and steady workflow
• Administrative and paralegal support provided
• Collaborative team culture with autonomy in case management
• Opportunity to grow litigation skills and advance long-term within the firm

Screening Questions: (You must answer this along with the professional summary of the application):

1.) Family law clients are often emotional and stressed. How would you build trust with a client in that situation?

2.) Walk me through how you would analyze a new family law case from intake to first court appearance.

3.) How would you handle a client who is upset or disagrees with your legal advice?

4.) How do you approach legal research when you’re unfamiliar with an issue?

5.) Do you have active license to practice law in West Virginia (or ability to obtain)

6.) Please provide the link to candidate’s LinkedIn profile:

7.) What is the candidate’s highest level of education?

8.) Has the candidate applied or been interviewed for any role with this company in the past? If so, please provide details.

9.) What is the candidate’s desired total compensation? (Please specify base salary vs. commission/bonus expectation)

10.) Where is the candidate located? If candidate is not near the job location, please explain relocation plan in detail (e.g. timeline, relocating with family, selling/buying property)

11.) Is the candidate legally authorized to work in the US for any employer?

12.) Will the candidate now or in the future, require immigration sponsorship for work authorization (for example, H-1B status)?