Job Description

Build Your Career in a Growing Energy Practice – Energy Associate Opportunity in Charleston, WV!

Aspen Careers is partnering with a well-established national law firm with a strong Ohio presence to identify an Energy Associate to join its growing Energy Mineral Title practice. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney with 2–5 years of experience who is interested in developing a career within the energy industry and working on property, mineral title, and related energy matters.

Prior general property or mineral title experience within the energy sector is preferred, but the firm is also open to junior attorneys who bring strong writing and analytical skills, excellent academic credentials, and a genuine interest in building their experience in this specialized area of law.

Job Title: Energy Associate – Mineral Title

Location: Charleston, WV

Why You Should Apply

• Join an established national energy practice with significant experience serving clients throughout the energy and natural resources industries.
• Develop hands-on experience with mineral title, property ownership, and other legal issues involving energy assets.
• Work with experienced attorneys on title examinations, mineral ownership matters, due diligence, and related energy projects.
• Build specialized knowledge in an area of law that combines property, transactional, and energy-related legal work.
• Receive meaningful mentorship and professional development from attorneys with deep experience in the energy industry.
• Work directly with legal teams and clients while developing greater independence as your experience grows.
• Join a collaborative firm that offers opportunities for long-term professional growth and advancement.

The Ideal Candidate

• 2–5 years of attorney experience.
• General property, mineral title, oil and gas, or energy experience is preferred.
• Experience reviewing title, mineral rights, oil and gas leases, property records, or related documents is beneficial.
• Strong legal research, writing, and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to analyze complex ownership and property issues.
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating effectively with attorneys, clients, and legal teams.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Excellent academic credentials.
• Licensed to practice law in Ohio.

About the Firm

• Established national law firm with more than 350 attorneys practicing across a broad range of legal areas.
• Longstanding strength in energy and natural resources law.
• Represents clients on sophisticated energy, transactional, regulatory, litigation, property, and mineral-related matters.
• Collaborative culture focused on teamwork, professional development, and strong client service.
• Experienced attorneys are committed to mentoring and developing lawyers throughout their careers.
• Growing platform that provides attorneys with opportunities to work on complex matters across multiple offices and markets.

What's in It for You?

• Competitive compensation based on individual experience and qualifications.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Professional development and advancement opportunities.
• Mentorship from experienced energy attorneys.
• Hands-on experience in a specialized and established energy practice.
• Opportunity to develop valuable knowledge in mineral title, property, and energy law.
• Exposure to sophisticated energy clients and matters.
• Long-term career growth within a respected national law firm.

Ready to build your career in the energy industry? Let’s chat! Whether you're interested in this opportunity or exploring other attorney opportunities reach out to Kelsey today:

Call or Text: (380) 210-2527

Email: kross@aspen-careers.com

Take the next step with a firm that offers sophisticated energy work, strong mentorship, and opportunities to grow your legal career.