Preferred experience with general liability, personal injury, and related fields
Must have drafting experience for discovery and pretrial motions
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Sophisticated technical skills
Responsibilities
Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda
Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices
Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish
Communicate with clients and provide status updates
Benefits
Hybrid work arrangement for better work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits package including 401k match
Generous PTO plan for time off
Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
Employee access to corporate discount plans
Full Job Description
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:
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 ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice in Virginia
2+ years of litigation experience
Experience with litigation involving general liability, personal injury, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance preferred.
Drafting discovery and pretrial motions experience is 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
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.
