Hybrid General Liability Associate Attorney: Growth & Impact

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Louisville (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Healthcare benefits

Discount programs

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney in Louisville, KY to handle defense litigation from inception to resolution. You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, and coordinate trial preparation with senior attorneys across offices.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an accredited law school, is admitted in Kentucky, and has 2+ years of defense litigation experience. The role offers a hybrid schedule with strong mentorship and opportunities for growth within a national

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Kentucky.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.

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.
• Collaborate with senior attorneys to develop litigation strategies and assess risk.
• Maintain regular communication with clients with case assessments and updates.
• Work with attorneys across offices on general liability, premises liability, and transportation claims.
• Assist with trial preparation, including witness prep and exhibit development.
• Coordinate with paralegals and staff for efficient case management.

Skills

Defense litigation

Legal research

Excellent written and oral comm.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Kentucky

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney in Louisville, KY to handle defense litigation from inception to resolution. You will draft pleadings, manage discovery, and coordinate trial preparation with senior attorneys across offices.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an accredited law school, is admitted in Kentucky, and has 2+ years of defense litigation experience. The role offers a hybrid schedule with strong mentorship and opportunities for growth within a national