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 with in-house and outside counsel.

What you will do

• Investigate complex litigation matters and identify case-specific discovery issues early.
• 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 on practical discovery solutions.
• Analyze trends across cases and contribute to best practices and national discovery initiatives.
• Work with a skilled legal team in a dynamic environment.
• Identify ways 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
• Outstanding legal writing and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and ability to work with attorneys across 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
• Mentorship and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term growth within the firm

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with a current signed fee agreement and portal access.
• The firm participates in E-Verify and verifies work authorization for new hires.

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.