General Liability Associate Attorney

The role

You will independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish. You will work with other attorneys and Partners, appear in court, take part in depositions, and report status to clients.

What you will do

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited Law School
• Admitted to practice in the state of Illinois
• 3+ years of general liability, construction, trucking and transportation experience
• Superior written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• Legal project management experience
• Trial experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Discretionary bonuses
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Hybrid flexibility to support work-life balance
• Mentorship and professional development

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies can submit candidates only with a signed fee agreement dated as of 7/1/2024, through the Recruitment Agency Portal
• The firm participates in E-Verify and checks work authorization for new hires

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 and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey.