General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser; McLean (VA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Elser in McLean, VA is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney with a JD from an ABA-accredited law school and Virginia admission. This hybrid, full-time role focuses on litigation across general liability, premises, transportation, and insurance matters.

The candidate should have a minimum of 2 years of litigation experience, strong drafting and discovery skills, and excellent analytical and communication abilities. Experience with court appearances and depositions is a plus.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to the Virginia State Bar.
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, personal injury, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance matters preferred.
• Proven ability to draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery documents.
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills.
• Technical proficiency; court appearance, deposition, and trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Develop case strategy, conduct discovery, draft and argue motions.
• Conduct and defend depositions.
• Handle written discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production.
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients on strategy and risk assessment.
• Maintain client communications and provide case updates.
• Work with attorneys across offices on complex general-liability matters.
• Assist with trial preparation, witness prep, exhibit development, and expert coordination.

Skills

Drafting motions

Pleadings and briefs

Discovery documents

Oral and written communication

Courtroom experience

Technical proficiency

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

General Liability Associate Attorney

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Organising Institution / Firm

Wilson Elser

Rolling Basis (Official)

McLean, VA, United States

Not Specified

JD from an ABA‑accredited law school; admitted to practice in Virginia; minimum 2 years of litigation experience; experience with general liability, personal injury, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance matters preferred; strong drafting, analytical, and communication skills; technical proficiency; court appearance, deposition, and trial experience a plus

Full-time Associate Attorney Position

Full Opportunity Brief

Contextual Overview

Wilson Elser, a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys, is hiring a General Liability Associate Attorney for its McLean, VA office. The role is a hybrid, full‑time position focused on litigation of general liability, premises, transportation, and insurance‑related claims.

Key Eligibility Criteria

• J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school
• Admission to the Virginia State Bar
• Minimum 2 years of litigation experience
• Experience with general liability, personal injury, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance matters (preferred)
• Proven ability to draft motions, pleadings, briefs, and discovery documents
• Strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills
• Technical proficiency; court appearance, deposition, and trial experience a plus

Responsibilities & Scope of Work

• Manage litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Develop case strategy, conduct discovery, draft and argue motions
• Conduct and defend depositions
• Handle written discovery, including interrogatories and requests for production
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and trials
• Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients on strategy and risk assessment
• Maintain client communications and provide case updates
• Work with attorneys across offices on complex general‑liability matters
• Assist with trial preparation, witness prep, exhibit development, and expert coordination

Stipend, Compensation & Mode

Compensation details are not disclosed in the posting. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with flexibility.