Senior General Liability Attorney

The role

Handle a complex defense litigation caseload from start to finish, including trial, mediation or settlement. Work directly with in-house counsel and sophisticated national clients, and supervise junior attorneys.

What you will do

• Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning and trial preparation
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery and work with expert witnesses
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices on complex and multi-jurisdictional matters
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management and trial strategy
• Maintain strong client relationships with high-quality legal work and responsive service

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment or insurance
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills

Nice to have

• Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment or insurance
• First chair trial 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 supporting work-life balance
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Mentorship and professional development

Before you apply

• Candidates from recruitment agencies must have an active, signed fee agreement dated as of 7/1/2024 and access through the Recruitment Agency Portal

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.