Staff Attorney - Hybrid Litigation & Discovery

Wilson Elser; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its high-impact litigation team, developing and executing complex discovery strategies for a national portfolio on behalf of an international client.

You will collaborate with in-house and outside counsel, identify issues early, and shape discovery approaches that influence cases across the country. This role rewards strategic thinking and teamwork within a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (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 and large language models 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

Communication

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school

Tools

AI tools

Large language models

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Staff Attorney to join its high-impact litigation team, developing and executing complex discovery strategies for a national portfolio on behalf of an international client.

You will collaborate with in-house and outside counsel, identify issues early, and shape discovery approaches that influence cases across the country. This role rewards strategic thinking and teamwork within a fast-paced environment.