Hybrid General Liability Litigation Associate

Wilson Elser; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Health, dental, vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Employee benefits and discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Birmingham, AL, seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated defense litigation matters. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with opportunities to work across offices and contribute to high-stakes matters for clients nationwide.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in defense litigation, with experience drafting motions and managing matters from start to finish, while providing sound counsel and clear client updates.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Alabama.
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with 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.

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.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Skills

Defense litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser in Birmingham, AL, seeks a General Liability Associate Attorney to handle sophisticated defense litigation matters. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with opportunities to work across offices and contribute to high-stakes matters for clients nationwide.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in defense litigation, with experience drafting motions and managing matters from start to finish, while providing sound counsel and clear client updates.