Wilsonelserattorneys

National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney

Chicago, Illinois. Posted 8 months ago

The role

You will manage a nationwide litigation caseload from start to finish. You will lead discovery strategy and national claims oversight for a large logistics services provider.

What you will do

  • Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution
  • Conduct thorough investigations and spot discovery issues unique to each case
  • Develop strategic discovery responses tailored to each case, aligned with national litigation strategy
  • Continuously monitor and improve discovery processes to reduce risk
  • Manage and continuously improve a national claims program
  • Partner with attorneys, partners and the client on case strategy and discovery plans
  • Collaborate across offices and practice groups
  • Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, emerging legal issues and client needs

Required qualifications

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in at least one state
  • 5+ years of litigation experience
  • Strong discovery experience
  • Strong client counseling and relationship management skills
  • Excellent analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Advanced technical proficiency with litigation and discovery tools
  • Proven ability to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced environment

Nice to have

  • Experience handling multi-jurisdictional litigation and/or national claims programs
  • Background in transportation, logistics, trucking or related regulatory frameworks
  • Familiarity with emerging e-commerce or gig economy legal issues

Benefits

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

Before you apply

  • Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program
  • Recruitment agencies are accepted only 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 ranked among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.

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