National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney

The role

You will manage a nationwide litigation caseload from start to resolution, with a focus on discovery strategy and national claims oversight. You will work with attorneys, partners and the client on case strategy for a large national 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 individual cases, aligned with national litigation strategy
• Continuously monitor and evaluate discovery processes to find improvements and reduce risk
• Manage and continuously improve a national claims program
• Partner with attorneys, partners and client to develop case strategy and discovery plans
• Collaborate across offices and practice groups
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, emerging legal issues and evolving 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
• Proven ability to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced environment
• 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

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 compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability coverage
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Hybrid flexibility
• 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. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.