General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits: health, dental

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Life and disability coverage

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney for our Birmingham, AL office in a hybrid role. The ideal candidate handles litigation matters and has strong defense experience, with the ability to manage cases from start to finish and communicate clearly with clients.

Join a national firm recognized for client service and collaboration, offering meaningful work, mentorship, and comprehensive benefits, including generous PTO and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school and Alabama bar admission.
• Minimum 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, premises, transportation, or insurance cases preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• Strong written and oral communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Manage a litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Provide status updates to clients.

Skills

Defense litigation

Drafting discovery/motions

Court appearances/depositions

Written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admitted to Alabama Bar

Job description

At Wilson Elser , we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are 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.

Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to ourGeneral Liability Associate Attorney position inourBirmingham, AL office.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients.

This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility.

Key Responsibilities:

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Alabama
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, transportation, or insurance preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions a must.
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus

Why Join Wilson Elser?

• Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
• Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.