National Litigation & Claims Management Mid to Senior Level Attorney

Wilson Elser; Charlotte (NC); Híbrido; USD 140 000 - 230 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401(k) match

Generous PTO plans

Access to corporate discount plans

Resumo da oferta

A leading defense litigation law firm is seeking a Senior Attorney for the National Litigation & Claims Management position in Charlotte, North Carolina. This role involves managing litigation and claims for a prominent logistics services provider. The ideal candidate should have significant experience in litigation, strong negotiation skills, and be adept at client counseling. The position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualificações

• 5–15+ years of general casualty and commercial litigation experience.
• Transportation and logistics experience preferred.
• Experience managing a national liability claims program preferred.
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred.
• Experience with emerging e‑commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required.
• Experience managing a national liability claims program preferred, but not required.
• Client counseling experience preferred
• eDiscovery experience preferred
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Legal project and process management experience preferred
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Manage the national claims program.
• Negotiate settlements on behalf of clients.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the claims and litigation processes
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment

Conhecimentos

Litigation management

Negotiation skills

Client counseling

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Formação académica

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Descrição da oferta de emprego

National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney

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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value 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, we invite you to apply to our National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney position in our Charlotte Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Position

We are seeking a highly skilled senior attorney with expertise in litigation and claims management to work on our firm’s representation of a large logistics services provider throughout the country. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in commercial transportation litigation, handling claims across multiple jurisdictions, and managing litigation processes from inception to resolution. This role requires a proactive and strategic thinker who can navigate complex legal issues and provide sound counsel to our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently supervise and manage a litigation caseload, overseeing cases from beginning to end
• Manage the national claims program
• Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the claims and litigation processes
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in at least one state
• 5–15+ years of general casualty, commercial, government or administrative litigation experience
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred
• Experience with emerging e‑commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required
• Experience managing a national liability claims program preferred, but not required
• Client counseling experience preferred
• eDiscovery experience preferred
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Legal project and process management experience preferred
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary

Why Should You Apply?

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

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