Staff Attorney

The role

You will investigate complex litigation matters and develop discovery strategy for a national litigation portfolio. You will work with in-house counsel, outside law firms and experienced attorneys.

What you will do

• Investigate complex litigation matters and identify case-specific discovery issues before they become problems.
• Draft thoughtful, well-supported discovery responses and objections tailored to the unique facts of each case while maintaining consistency with broader national litigation strategies.
• Partner with in-house counsel and outside law firms to develop practical, strategic discovery solutions.
• Analyze trends across cases and contribute to the development of best practices and national discovery initiatives.
• Work collaboratively with a highly skilled legal team in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Help identify opportunities to improve discovery processes, reduce risk, and drive greater 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

• Meaningful work alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative culture with 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
• Corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies can only submit candidates with an active, signed fee agreement through the firm's Recruitment Agency Portal.

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. It is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.