General Liability Associate

The role

The General Liability Associate will take a leading role on a litigation team, managing a caseload from start to finish. The work includes court appearances, depositions, and status reports to clients on commercial litigation, product liability, professional liability, toxic torts, and catastrophic personal injury defense.

What you will do

• Take a leading role on a dynamic and growing litigation team
• 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

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Washington
• 3+ years of experience
• Experience taking and defending depositions and motion practice
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• 2nd chair trial experience
• Legal project management experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm work authorization for new hires
• Recruitment agencies can submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement through the firm's Recruitment Agency Portal

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.