Hybrid Litigation Attorney: Complex Defense in DC

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Hybrid work flexibility

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a national law firm with 1,400+ attorneys, invites you to apply for the Litigation Associate Attorney position in our Washington D.C. office.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in defense litigation, with experience in general or commercial matters, and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. The role offers a hybrid schedule with opportunities to work across offices, handle complex cases, and grow professionally in a collaborative environment.

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 preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions a must.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong 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.
• Develop litigation strategies with senior attorneys and clients, 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 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 with other attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management.

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Analytical skills

Collaborative teamwork

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Wilson Elser, a national law firm with 1,400+ attorneys, invites you to apply for the Litigation Associate Attorney position in our Washington D.C. office.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in defense litigation, with experience in general or commercial matters, and a JD from an ABA-accredited law school. The role offers a hybrid schedule with opportunities to work across offices, handle complex cases, and grow professionally in a collaborative environment.