Product Liability & Complex Tort Associate — Hybrid, Growth

Wilson Elser; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser's Long Island office seeks an Associate Attorney to join a national defense firm handling product liability and complex tort matters. The role focuses on managing a litigation docket from start to finish in collaboration with senior attorneys, with opportunities to deepen expertise in high-profile cases nationwide.

The ideal candidate has a NY JD with 4+ years of experience in general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense, plus strong written and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York.
• 4+ years of litigation experience including general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense.
• Product liability, toxic torts, or complex tort defense, preferred.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Proactively handle a litigation caseload from beginning to end, under the supervision and guidance of senior attorney.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, trials and mediations.
• Draft case analysis reports to clients with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser's Long Island office seeks an Associate Attorney to join a national defense firm handling product liability and complex tort matters. The role focuses on managing a litigation docket from start to finish in collaboration with senior attorneys, with opportunities to deepen expertise in high-profile cases nationwide.

The ideal candidate has a NY JD with 4+ years of experience in general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense, plus strong written and