Hybrid General Liability Associate Attorney — Complex Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wilson Elser's Madison, NJ office is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join a collaborative team of professionals representing insurers and insureds in complex state and federal matters.

The successful candidate will have a JD, New Jersey admission, 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, and strong written and oral communication and organizational skills to manage deadlines in a busy caseload.

Qualifications

• 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 and trial preparation 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 across a busy caseload.

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

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in New Jersey and in good standing

Job description

Wilson Elser's Madison, NJ office is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join a collaborative team of professionals representing insurers and insureds in complex state and federal matters.

The successful candidate will have a JD, New Jersey admission, 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience, and strong written and oral communication and organizational skills to manage deadlines in a busy caseload.