Senior Litigation Defense Attorney (MD) | Complex Civil

Wilson Elser; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Discretionary bonuses

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Baltimore seeks a Litigation Defense Associate Attorney to join a collaborative team defending sophisticated clients facing complex legal challenges. The role entails independently managing a litigation caseload from inception to resolution, appearing in court, handling depositions, and reporting to clients.

JD required; 7+ years of defense litigation experience in Maryland preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, with a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Maryland.
• 7+ years of experience in litigation in areas such as medical malpractice, general liability, construction, professional liability, and transportation.
• Experience with motion practice, report writing, discovery and depositions is preferred.
• Trial and trial preparation experience is a plus.
• Superior written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end.
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects.
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Skills

Litigation

Court appearances

Client communication

Legal writing

Education

JD from accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser in Baltimore seeks a Litigation Defense Associate Attorney to join a collaborative team defending sophisticated clients facing complex legal challenges. The role entails independently managing a litigation caseload from inception to resolution, appearing in court, handling depositions, and reporting to clients.

JD required; 7+ years of defense litigation experience in Maryland preferred. Strong written and oral communication skills are essential, with a competitive salary and