National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney

The role

You will lead litigation and claims work on a nationwide caseload, from start to resolution. You will shape discovery strategy and run a national claims program 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 individual cases and aligned with national litigation strategy
• Continuously monitor and improve discovery processes to reduce risk
• Manage and improve a national claims program, finding efficiencies and scalable solutions
• Partner with attorneys, partners, and clients on case strategy and discovery plans
• Collaborate across offices and practice groups
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and emerging legal issues

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
• 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 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
• Mentorship and professional development
• Hybrid flexibility

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies can submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access
• The firm participates in E-Verify and confirms work authorization for all new hires

About the company

Wilson Elser has more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.