Litigation Associate Attorney – Municipal Defense

The role

Work on municipal defense litigation cases from start to finish, including court appearances, depositions and motions. You will represent municipalities and other clients in civil rights, employment and liability matters.

What you will do

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception to resolution
• Develop and execute litigation strategies with partners and senior attorneys
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings, and handle all phases of discovery
• Represent municipalities and other clients in civil rights, employment, police misconduct, First Amendment, land use and liability matters
• Communicate directly with clients, providing strategic guidance and timely case updates
• Participate in trial preparation

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited ABA law school
• Admitted to practice in New York state
• 2-5 years of experience in litigation
• Experience managing discovery, preparing and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and supporting trial preparation
• Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
• Ability to independently manage cases while thriving in a collaborative team environment

Nice to have

• Municipal liability defense experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Mentorship and professional development
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Opportunities for long-term growth within the firm

Before you apply

• Applicants must be admitted to practice in New York state
• The firm participates in E-Verify and checks work authorization for all 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.