General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Collaborative culture

Advancement opportunities

Hybrid flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

Corporate discount programs

Job summary

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP in Charlotte, NC seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney with a strong defense litigation background. The role involves managing matters from inception to resolution and working in a hybrid environment.

The ideal candidate has NC bar admission, 2+ years of defense litigation experience, and excellent written and oral communication, with opportunities for growth within a nationally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in North Carolina.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with 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.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Prepare formal and informal reports and communicate with clients/insurers.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• Participate in court hearings, depositions, and mediations, where the opportunities arise.

Skills

Defense litigation

Discovery motions

Written communication

Oral communication

Court appearances

Trial experience

Analytical skills

Education

J.D.

Bar admission NC

Job description

General Liability Associate Attorney – Charlotte, NC

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

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, trial preparation, and trial.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Prepare formal and informal reports and communicate with clients/insurers.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• Participate in court hearings, depositions, and mediations, where the opportunities arise.

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 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, 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.

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