General Liability Associate Attorney — Hybrid & Growth

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Madison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Wilson Elser's Madison, NJ office seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney to join a team of seasoned professionals. You will represent insurance carriers and self‑insureds in complex state and federal matters in New Jersey, handling civil litigation from intake to resolution.

The position offers a flexible hybrid arrangement with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a nationally recognized firm.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted in New Jersey and in good standing.
• 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience.
• Experience defending general liability, premises liability, and commercial auto liability claims.
• Experience with motion practice, report writing, discovery, and depositions.
• Trial experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with New Jersey court rules and eCourts filing.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a civil litigation caseload from intake through resolution.
• Draft pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and non‑dispositive motions.
• Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts.
• Handle court appearances, case management conferences, arbitrations, and mediations.
• Prepare initial, pre‑trial, and status reports for clients and claims professionals.
• Work closely with Partners and other attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation.
• Assist with trial preparation and trials as needed.

Skills

Insurance defense

Deposition handling

Motions practice

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Tools

eCourts filing

Job description

Wilson Elser's Madison, NJ office seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney to join a team of seasoned professionals. You will represent insurance carriers and self‑insureds in complex state and federal matters in New Jersey, handling civil litigation from intake to resolution.

The position offers a flexible hybrid arrangement with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a nationally recognized firm.