General Liability Litigation Associate — Hybrid, Growth & Benefits

Wilson Elser; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Collaborative Culture

Advancement

Hybrid Flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Louisville, KY is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join our national firm. You will support a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution, draft motions and pleadings, conduct depositions, manage discovery, and collaborate with colleagues across offices to achieve favorable outcomes.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, Kentucky bar admission, and 2+ years of defense litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school is required.
• Admitted to practice in Kentucky is required.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.
• Experience with general liability, personal injury, construction, premises, products, transportation preferred.
• Superior analytical and research skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
• Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• In collaboration with senior attorneys and clients, develop litigation strategies in identifying key issues, evaluating risk, and driving matters toward favorable outcomes.
• Maintain regular communication with clients, providing clear case assessments, litigation updates, and strategic recommendations.
• Work closely with attorneys across offices on complex matters involving general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance-related claims.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination with experts.
• Collaborate other attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Skills

Legal research

Motion practice

Deposition defense

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Collaboration

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Kentucky

Tools

Westlaw

LexisNexis

Job description

Wilson Elser in Louisville, KY is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join our national firm. You will support a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution, draft motions and pleadings, conduct depositions, manage discovery, and collaborate with colleagues across offices to achieve favorable outcomes.

The role requires a JD from an accredited law school, Kentucky bar admission, and 2+ years of defense litigation experience.