Hybrid Litigation Associate - Defense Attorney (DC/MD)

Wilson Elser; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis­

Disability coverage

Corporate discount programs

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for our Washington, D.C. office in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate will handle defense litigation matters, draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and represent clients in court, mediations, and arbitrations with guidance from senior attorneys. The position requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school and admission to practice in DC and Maryland, with 4+ years of defense litigation experience and strong analytical and communication

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Washington D.C. and Maryland.
• 4+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability or commercial litigation.
• Medical Malpractice experience is preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions a must.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
• Handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.

Skills

Defense litigation

Legal writing

Oral advocacy

Client communication

Case strategy

Education

Juris Doctor (ABA accredited)

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney for our Washington, D.C. office in a hybrid role.

The ideal candidate will handle defense litigation matters, draft and argue motions, manage discovery, and represent clients in court, mediations, and arbitrations with guidance from senior attorneys. The position requires a JD from an ABA-accredited school and admission to practice in DC and Maryland, with 4+ years of defense litigation experience and strong analytical and communication