General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Corporate discount plans

Job summary

A leading law firm in Charlotte, NC, is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have a JD, be admitted to practice in North Carolina, and possess at least 2 years of defense litigation experience. This hybrid role offers flexibility, with responsibilities including drafting legal documents and managing a litigation caseload. The firm offers outstanding benefits, career growth opportunities, and a collegial work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions is a must.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Strong written and oral communication skills

Superior analytical skills

Sophisticated technical skills

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in North Carolina

Job description

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 our General Liability Associate Attorney position in our Charlotte, NC 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 North Carolina
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment, 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 Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work‑life blend
• Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other 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, 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.