Staff Attorney – National Discovery & Litigation

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Staff Attorney to join a high-impact litigation team. You will develop and execute discovery strategy for a sophisticated national portfolio, collaborating with in-house and outside counsel to shape approaches across the country.

The role emphasizes investigative analysis, strategic thinking, and strong writing in a fast-paced environment. A JD and active bar in the US are required, with preference for personal injury litigation experience.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school and active license to practice in at least one US jurisdiction.
• Experience handling litigation discovery, investigations, or complex civil litigation.
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills with a collaborative mindset.
• Comfort with fast-paced work and ability to work across teams and jurisdictions.
• Experience using AI tools to enhance legal workflows is a plus.
• Personal injury litigation experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Investigate complex litigation matters and identify discovery issues early.
• Draft thoughtful discovery responses and objections aligned with national strategies.
• Partner with in-house counsel and outside firms on strategic discovery solutions.
• Analyze case trends and contribute to best practices and national discovery initiatives.
• Collaborate with a high-caliber team in a dynamic environment to improve processes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Legal writing

Collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Tools

AI tools / LLMs

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Staff Attorney to join a high-impact litigation team. You will develop and execute discovery strategy for a sophisticated national portfolio, collaborating with in-house and outside counsel to shape approaches across the country.

The role emphasizes investigative analysis, strategic thinking, and strong writing in a fast-paced environment. A JD and active bar in the US are required, with preference for personal injury litigation experience.