Product Liability/Complex Tort Associate Attorney

The role

This Associate Attorney will handle a litigation caseload from start to finish under senior attorney supervision. The work covers defense of product liability and complex tort matters.

What you will do

• Handle a litigation caseload from beginning to end, under senior attorney supervision
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, trials and mediations
• Draft case analysis reports to clients with proactive resolution strategies
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients
• Collaborate with colleagues in a cohesive team environment

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York
• 4+ years of litigation experience including general liability, personal injury, premises liability and insurance defense
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• Product liability, toxic torts or complex tort defense experience
• Legal project management experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies may only submit candidates with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access

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.