Litigation Associate Attorney

The role

You will handle litigation matters from start to finish, drafting legal documents and attending hearings, depositions and mediations. You will also manage your own caseload and keep clients updated.

What you will do

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices
• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice in the state of Texas
• 2+ years of litigation experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• Experience with litigation involving general liability, medical malpractice, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance
• Legal project management experience

Benefits

• Meaningful work alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative culture that values mentorship and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Employer 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 nationwide. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.