Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

At Wilson Elser we are committed to attracting and retaining professionals who thrive in an environment built on teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated attorney seeking a long-term career where your contributions are valued and your growth and development are supported, we invite you to apply for our General Liability Associate Attorney position in our Philadelphia Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

We are seeking a skilled General Liability Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have experience in general liability, construction, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury defense. This role offers meaningful hands-on litigation experience, exposure to high-profile national clients, and the ability to take on substantial responsibility from day one.

Key Responsibilities:

Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Assist with discovery requests and responses
Draft pretrial motions
Efficiently conduct legal research
Provide timely case updates and strategic guidance to clients through regular reporting and responsiveness

Qualifications

JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey
3+ years of litigation defense experience required
Experience with general liability, construction, transportation, and or catastrophic injury
Federal court practice is a plus
Strong knowledge of rules of evidence and procedure required
Excellent organization, written and analytical skills and a strong attention to detail are required

Why Should You Apply?

Flexibility: 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.

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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