General Liability Associate Attorney

The role

You will support a litigation caseload from start to finish, including strategy, discovery, motions, mediation and trial preparation. You will work on general liability, premises, transportation and insurance-related claims with attorneys across offices.

What you will do

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses and experts
• Manage written discovery, including interrogatories, requests for production and requests for admission
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings
• Develop litigation strategies with senior attorneys and clients, evaluating risk
• Maintain regular communication with clients with case assessments and updates
• Work with attorneys across offices on complex matters
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibits and expert coordination
• Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals and litigation support staff

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, or insurance coverage
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills

Nice to have

• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Hybrid flexibility
• Mentorship and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term growth within the firm

Before you apply

• Candidates must be legally able to work; the firm participates in E-Verify and checks each new hire's Form I-9
• Recruitment agencies can submit candidates only with a signed fee agreement and portal access

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The firm describes a culture built on collaboration, innovation, client service and mutual respect.