Litigation Defense Associate Attorney

The role

You will assist with litigation defense work at Wilson Elser's Milwaukee office. Tasks include discovery, pretrial motions, court hearings, depositions, mediations and trial preparation, working closely with partners and senior attorneys.

What you will do

• Assist and respond to written discovery, including drafting interrogatories, requests for production and substantive responses
• Draft pretrial motions
• Attend court hearings, depositions and mediations
• Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and drive matters forward
• Conduct thorough and strategic legal research to support case analysis and motion practice
• Support trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development and coordination of trial materials

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience handling general liability and insurance defense
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

Nice to have

• Client-facing experience
• Aviation industry experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverage
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee 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

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program and confirms 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.