General Liability Associate Attorney

The role

You will handle general liability and litigation cases from start to finish. The work includes court appearances, depositions, and client communication.

What you will do

• 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 New York
• 3-8 years litigation experience, including general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense
• Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented environment

Nice to have

• Experience in trucking-related litigation, construction/labor law, and/or transportation matters
• Understanding of NY Construction Law (Labor Law §§200, 240, 241)
• Experience with OSHA proceedings
• Legal project management experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Generous PTO
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program

About the company

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