Staff Attorney

The role

Develop and carry out discovery strategy for a national litigation portfolio for a major international law firm client. Work with experienced attorneys and engage directly with in-house and outside counsel.

What you will do

• Investigate complex litigation matters and identify case-specific discovery issues before they become problems.
• Draft discovery responses and objections tailored to the facts of each case, consistent with national litigation strategies.
• Partner with in-house counsel and outside law firms to develop practical discovery solutions.
• Analyze trends across cases and contribute to best practices and national discovery initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with a highly skilled legal team in a dynamic environment.
• Identify opportunities to improve discovery processes, reduce risk, and drive efficiency.

Required qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience handling litigation discovery, investigations, or complex civil litigation.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify legal and factual issues quickly.
• Outstanding legal writing and communication skills.
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with attorneys across multiple teams and jurisdictions.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Nice to have

• Experience using AI tools and large language models to enhance legal workflows.
• Personal injury litigation experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Generous PTO.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.
• Mentorship and professional development.
• Opportunities for long-term growth within the firm.

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm work authorization for new hires.
• Recruitment agencies may submit candidates 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. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.