General Liability Associate Attorney

7 days ago

McLean, United States Wilson Elser Full time
General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 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 employees are our lifeblood, and their training and development are managed accordingly. We place the highest premium on building their credentials and investing in their success through outstanding training and mentoring. Our employees are entrusted with meaningful assignments early and often. Combining a steep learning curve with a highly collaborative culture, vast resources and support, a broad and stable base of clients, and an impressive history of growth, Wilson Elser is the destination for individuals looking to pursue a rewarding career.

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.

The Position

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.

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.
  • 5+ 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

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

Application Process

Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com, and place "McLean General Liability Attorney" in the subject line. #LI-NK1

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by the law.

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