Product Liability & Complex Tort Litigator (Hybrid)

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; East Meadow (NY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Competitive salary

401(k) plan

Medical insurance

Job summary

Wilson Elser's Long Island office in East Meadow is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a team defending Product Liability and Complex Tort matters. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to work with a leading defense firm on high-profile nationwide cases.

Candidates should have a JD, NY admission, and 2+ years of litigation experience, with preference for product liability or complex tort defense.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York.
• 2+ years of litigation experience.
• 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 written and oral communication

Legal project management experience

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser's Long Island office in East Meadow is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a team defending Product Liability and Complex Tort matters. This role offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to work with a leading defense firm on high-profile nationwide cases.

Candidates should have a JD, NY admission, and 2+ years of litigation experience, with preference for product liability or complex tort defense.