National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney — Hybrid

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive pay

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Health/dental/vision

Disability coverage

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney in our Boston office. The role involves managing a nationwide litigation caseload, shaping discovery strategy, and overseeing a national claims program in a fast-paced, high‑impact environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation experience, ABA‑accredited JD, and strong client-counseling skills, with a track record in handling multi‑jurisdictional matters and complex discovery.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in at least one state.
• 5+ years of litigation experience.
• Experience handling multi‑jurisdictional litigation and/or national claims programs preferred.
• Background in transportation, logistics, trucking, or related regulatory frameworks preferred.
• Familiarity with emerging e-commerce or gig economy legal issues is a plus.
• Proven ability to manage high‑volume work in a fast‑paced, constantly evolving environment.
• Strong client counseling and relationship management skills.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Advanced technical proficiency with litigation and discovery tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution in a fast-moving environment.
• Conduct thorough investigations and proactively spot discovery issues unique to each case.
• Develop and craft strategic discovery responses tailored to individual cases while ensuring alignment with overarching national litigation strategies.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate discovery processes to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.
• Manage and continuously improve a national claims program, identifying efficiencies and scalable solutions.
• Partner closely with attorneys, partners, and client to develop case strategy and discovery plans.
• Collaborate across offices and practice groups to deliver seamless, team-oriented service.
• Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, emerging legal issues, and evolving client needs.

Skills

Client counseling

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Discovery tools

Litigation management

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice in at least one state

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney in our Boston office. The role involves managing a nationwide litigation caseload, shaping discovery strategy, and overseeing a national claims program in a fast-paced, high‑impact environment.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of litigation experience, ABA‑accredited JD, and strong client-counseling skills, with a track record in handling multi‑jurisdictional matters and complex discovery.