Staff Attorney

The role

You will develop and carry out discovery strategy for a national litigation portfolio on behalf of 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, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Help 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

• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program and confirms work authorization for new hires.

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 and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the largest U.S. law firms.