Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker

General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker • $80K — $95K *
Dallas, TX 75217In-Person
Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in Texas
  • 1+ years of preferred defense litigation experience
  • Litigation experience in general liability and related areas preferred
  • Superior analytical and research skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Support litigation cases from start to finish
  • Draft and argue motions, pleadings, and briefs in court
  • Conduct and defend depositions of various parties
  • Manage all written discovery aspects
  • Represent clients in court hearings and mediations
  • Develop litigation strategies with senior attorneys
  • Maintain ongoing communication with clients

Benefits

  • Handle sophisticated matters with experienced attorneys
  • Collaborative team environment with mentorship opportunities
  • Long-term growth prospects within a recognized firm
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement
  • Comprehensive benefits including generous PTO and 401(k) match
  • Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Full Job Description
The Position

Key Responsibilities:
  • Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
  • Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
  • Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
  • Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
  • Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
  • In collaboration with senior attorneys and clients, develop litigation strategies in identifying key issues, evaluating risk, and driving matters toward favorable outcomes.
  • Maintain regular communication with clients, providing clear case assessments, litigation updates, and strategic recommendations.
  • Work closely with attorneys across offices on complex matters involving general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance-related claims.
  • Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination with experts.
  • Collaborate other attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Qualifications
  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in the State of Texas
  • 1+ years of defense litigation preferred
  • Experience with litigation involving general liability, personal injury, construction, premises, products, transportation preferred
  • Superior analytical and research skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills


Why Join Wilson Elser?
  • Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
  • Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
  • Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
  • Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

About Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker

Wilson Elser is a full-service law firm with clients in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, it has grown to become one of the largest law firms in the United States. The firm provides legal services in a wide range of practice areas, including aviation, construction, cybersecurity, data privacy, employment, environmental, insurance coverage, intellectual property, product liability, professional liability, real estate, and transportation. Wilson Elser has more than 800 attorneys and 38 offices in the United States and abroad. The firm is headquartered in New York City.
Learn more about Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker
Industry
Legal & Accounting
Founded
1978
* Ladders Estimates

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