National Litigation & Claims Attorney — Hybrid (New York)

Wilson Elser; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work flexibility

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney for our New York Office to lead nationwide litigation and discovery strategies in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.

The ideal candidate will have deep litigation experience, strong client counseling skills, and the ability to collaborate across offices while driving efficient discovery processes and a scalable national claims program.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling multi-jurisdictional litigation or national claims programs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution.
• Conduct thorough investigations and proactively spot discovery issues.
• Develop strategic discovery responses tailored to individual cases with alignment to national strategies.
• Monitor discovery processes for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Manage and improve a national claims program with scalable solutions.
• Collaborate with attorneys, partners, and clients to develop case strategy and discovery plans.
• Work across offices and practice groups to deliver seamless, team-oriented service.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities and evolving client needs.

Skills

Litigation experience

Client counseling

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Discovery tools

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Discovery platforms

Legal research tools

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney for our New York Office to lead nationwide litigation and discovery strategies in a fast-paced, multi-jurisdictional environment.

The ideal candidate will have deep litigation experience, strong client counseling skills, and the ability to collaborate across offices while driving efficient discovery processes and a scalable national claims program.