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Attorney Position

Wooton, Davis, Hussell Johnson, PLLC is seeking an associate attorney with 3-5 years of experience for their Charleston, WV office to handle estate planning and the administration of trusts and estates from inception to completion. All candidates must be licensed in West Virginia. The ideal candidate should be able to:

• Draft wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives, deeds, beneficiary designation forms, and other estate planning documents
• Review and draft trust and probate administration documents and other related documents
• Conduct legal research regarding complex procedural and substantive issues related to probate, estate planning, and fiduciary litigation
• Build relationships with existing and prospective clients through networking and business development activities
• There will be training opportunities for litigation. Candidates should possess a strong work ethic, be detail-oriented, while having demonstrated an interest in litigation.

This role is primarily located in Charleston, WV with occasional travel to our Lewisburg, WV office. Remote flexibility. We offer a salary range based on experience and qualifications as well as Health/Dental/Vision medical and 401(k)

Please send resume to Melissa Furlong, [email protected]

legal assistant position

Wooton, Davis, Hussell & Johnson, PLLC is seeking a legal assistant for our Charleston, WV office. Our Charleston office primarily handles estate planning, administration of trusts and estates and business transactions.  The ideal candidate should be able to:

Prepare legal documents (pleading/answers to complaint/discovery requests/discovery responses/notice of hearing/notice of appearance, Etc.,)

• Prepare deeds and sales listing forms
• Legal research utilizing the internet and IDX
• Communicate with clients on the attorney’s behalf as well as Circuit and County Clerks
• Prepare billing cover letters for invoices

Please send resume to Melissa Furlong, [email protected]