Staff Attorney

The role

You will work as a Staff Attorney on discovery in litigation. The role involves investigations, spotting discovery issues, and writing tailored discovery responses that fit national strategies for a large international firm client. It is not a document review position.

What you will do

• Conduct thorough investigations and proactively spot discovery issues unique to each case.
• Collaborate closely with inside counsel and external law firms to address distinct discovery challenges and provide clear, actionable guidance.
• Develop and craft strategic discovery responses tailored to individual cases while ensuring alignment with overarching national litigation strategies.
• Operate in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment where adaptability and innovative problem-solving are essential.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate discovery processes to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in relevant jurisdictions.
• Proven experience in litigation discovery, investigations, or related legal roles.
• Strong analytical and issue-spotting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate effectively with diverse legal teams.
• Excellent writing skills.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, fast-moving environment.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI large language model.
• Personal injury litigation background.

Benefits

• Meaningful work alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative culture that values mentorship and professional development
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Flexible hybrid work arrangement
• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• The firm is not currently accepting agency submissions for this position.
• The firm participates in the federal E-Verify program 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.