Staff Attorney

The role

You will develop and carry out discovery strategy for a national litigation portfolio for a major international law firm client. You will work with experienced attorneys and engage with in-house and outside counsel.

What you will do

• Investigate complex litigation matters and identify case-specific discovery issues.
• Draft discovery responses and objections tailored to the facts of each case, consistent with national litigation strategies.
• Partner with in-house counsel and outside law firms to develop discovery solutions.
• Analyze trends across cases and contribute to best practices and national discovery initiatives.
• Work with a legal team in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking and continuous improvement.
• Identify opportunities to improve discovery processes, reduce risk, and drive efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience handling litigation discovery, investigations, or complex civil litigation.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify legal and factual issues quickly.
• Outstanding legal writing and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work with attorneys across multiple teams and jurisdictions.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience using AI tools and large language models to enhance legal workflows.
• Personal injury litigation 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 that supports work-life balance.
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm.
• Mentorship and professional development.

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement and access through the Recruitment Agency Portal.
• The firm participates in E-Verify and confirms work authorization for all new hires.

About the company

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