Litigation Associate Attorneys:
Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is seeking Litigation Associates to join our civil and administrative litigation teams. The ideal candidate will have one to three years of litigation experience, preferably in one or more of the following disciplines: OSHA/MSHA defense; commercial and personal civil litigation; estate/fiduciary defense or employment law defense. Experience in administrative proceedings also a plus.
These positions involve all aspects of trial and case development, including the drafting of pleadings, pre-trial discovery, witness development and preparation, legal research, brief writing, motions practice, and participating in trials. Successful candidates can expect significant courtroom experience and client contact; the OSHA litigation team includes nationwide practice with travel opportunities.
Successful candidates can expect significant courtroom experience and client contact. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, transcript and writing sample in confidence to: Operations Manager, Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC, PO Box 20028, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-7528, or fax to 540-437-9847 or e-mail to resume@wawlaw.com, EOE.
Litigation Paralegal:
Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC is a full service law firm with lawyers servicing clients in Virginia and other Mid-Atlantic States. We offer our clients a strong regional presence, with offices in Harrisonburg, Staunton and Waynesboro.
WAW is seeking a full-time litigation paralegal to perform sophisticated and challenging legal work primarily in our Harrisonburg office. Responsibilities include: drafting legal documents such as pleadings and discovery; requesting, reviewing and organizing client documents; compiling and organizing case evidence and supporting information; and managing case files, calendars, and research.
Candidates should have excellent organizational skills, the ability to work independently within a team-oriented structure, strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to efficiently work with Microsoft Office products; and the ability to learn how to use client and document management software.
Benefits include competitive compensation and benefit package in a professional environment with access to the latest office technology and continuous training opportunities. Send cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Rebecca Rawley, Operations Manager, Wharton Aldhizer & Weaver PLC, PO Box 20028, Harrisonburg, VA 22801-7528, or fax to 540-437-9847 or e-mail to resume@wawlaw.com, EOE.
