Job Application for General Liability Associate Attorney at Wilson Elser

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our General Liability Associate Attorney position in our Mclean, VA office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients.

This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.
Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Qualifications

JD from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the state of Virginia.
2+ years of defense litigation experience
Experience in insurance defense, general liability, trucking and transportation, or complex litigation preferred.
Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required.
Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions a must.
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Sophisticated technical skills necessary
Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus

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Why Should You Apply?

Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.

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