Staff Attorney: Hybrid Discovery & Litigation

Wilson Elser; Jackson (AL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our national litigation team in a hybrid role. You will develop and execute discovery strategy for a sophisticated portfolio, collaborating with in-house counsel and outside firms to shape approaches that influence cases nationwide.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, an active U.S. license, and strong analytical and writing skills, with experience in complex civil litigation and personal injury cases being a plus.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
• Experience handling litigation discovery, investigations, or complex civil litigation
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify legal and factual issues quickly
• Outstanding legal writing and communication skills
• A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with attorneys across multiple teams and jurisdictions
• Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Experience using AI tools to enhance legal workflows is a plus
• Personal injury litigation experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex litigation matters and identify case-specific discovery issues before they become problems
• Draft thoughtful, well-supported discovery responses and objections tailored to the unique facts of each case while maintaining consistency with broader national litigation strategies
• Partner with in-house counsel and outside law firms to develop practical, strategic discovery solutions
• Analyze trends across cases and contribute to the development of best practices and national discovery initiatives
• Work collaboratively with a highly skilled legal team in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement
• Help identify opportunities to improve discovery processes, reduce risk, and drive greater efficiency

Skills

Analytical thinking

Legal writing

Collaboration across teams

Adaptability

AI tools experience

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Staff Attorney to join our national litigation team in a hybrid role. You will develop and execute discovery strategy for a sophisticated portfolio, collaborating with in-house counsel and outside firms to shape approaches that influence cases nationwide.

The ideal candidate holds a JD, an active U.S. license, and strong analytical and writing skills, with experience in complex civil litigation and personal injury cases being a plus.