Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker

Senior Litigation Defense Attorney

Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker • $110K — $130K *
Kansas City, KS 66102In-Person
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in Missouri; Kansas admission is a plus
  • 6+ years of litigation experience
  • Preferred experience in insurance defense, transportation, products liability, and general liability, complex tort, commercial litigation
  • Experience with motion practice, oral argument, and depositions
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Legal project management experience is a plus
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced team environment

Responsibilities

  • Manage a litigation caseload from inception to trial
  • Represent clients in general liability and contractual claims
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues on legal projects
  • Handle appearances in state and federal courts and depositions
  • Draft legal opinions, analyses of issues, and client status reports

Benefits

  • Handle sophisticated legal matters alongside experienced attorneys
  • Supportive team culture that emphasizes mentorship and development
  • Opportunities for long-term growth and advancement
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement for improved work-life balance
  • Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life coverage
  • Access to corporate discount programs and employee incentives
Full Job Description
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

We are seeking a proactive and highly skilled Senior Litigation Defense Attorney to work on our firm's representation of a large international logistics services provider. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters, and trial experience. 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.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Independently manage a litigation caseload, providing litigation support from inception to trial;
  • Represent clients in a wide range of general liability and contractual claims;
  • Collaborate and work closely with colleagues, attorneys and partners on legal projects;
  • Regularly handle state and federal court appearances and depositions;
  • Draft detailed legal opinions, analysis of issues and draft client status reports.

Qualifications
  • JD from an accredited law school;
  • Must be admitted to practice in Missouri, Kansas is a plus
  • 6+ years of litigation experience;
  • Experience in one or more (preferred) in the following areas: insurance defense, transportation, products liability, and general liability, complex tort, commercial litigation,
  • Experience with motion practice, oral argument and conducting and defending depositions;
  • Excellent organizational skills;
  • Superior written and oral communication skills;
  • Legal project management experience is helpful;
  • Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented environment.


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
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