General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Medical and dental coverage

Corporate discount programs

Job summary

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers) is hiring a General Liability Associate Attorney for its Florida offices. This hybrid position offers flexibility and the opportunity to manage a diverse litigation caseload, collaborating with a supportive team.

The ideal candidate will hold a JD from an ABA accredited law school, be admitted to practice in Florida, and have at least 2 years of defense litigation experience. Join a collegial environment with robust benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Manage a litigation caseload independently.

Skills

Defense litigation experience

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication skills

Technical skills

Education

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Florida

Job description

Position Overview

We invite you to apply to our General Liability Associate Attorney position in any of our Florida offices.

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 Florida
• 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, and made without regard to an applicant's 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 any other characteristic protected by law.

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