Litigation Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser; Madison (NJ); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Outstanding benefits package

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans

Job summary

A leading defense litigation law firm in Madison, New Jersey is seeking a Litigation Associate Attorney to manage a caseload from inception to resolution. Candidates should possess a JD, be admitted to practice in New Jersey, and have at least two years' experience in insurance defense litigation. The firm offers flexibility with remote and hybrid work arrangements, as well as a comprehensive benefits package, including professional development opportunities and generous PTO.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience with insurance defense litigation.
• Some experience with motion practice and discovery preferred.
• Trial and trial preparation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Work closely with attorneys and Partners on legal projects.
• Handle court appearances and depositions.

Skills

Insurance defense litigation

Superior communication skills

Trial preparation

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Admitted to practice in New Jersey

Job description

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Litigation Associate Attorneyposition in our Madison, New Jersey Office.

The Position

Wilson Elser's Madison, NJ office is looking for a Litigation Associate Attorney to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New Jersey
• 2+ years of experience with insurance defense litigation (general liability or personal injury defense experience or professional liability defense or construction defense)
• Some experience with motion practice, report writing, discovery and depositions preferred>
• Trial and trial preparation experience is a plus
• Superior written and oral communication skills

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail].

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.