Staff Attorney - Strategic Discovery (Hybrid)

Wilson Elser; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Staff Attorney to join a national firm known for collaboration and innovation in a hybrid setting. This role focuses on strategic discovery, not document review, working with in-house and outside counsel to tailor responses for diverse cases and national strategies.

The position emphasizes teamwork, precise issue-spotting, and a rigorous approach to investigations, with opportunity for career growth within a large international firm.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Licensed to practice law in relevant jurisdictions.
• Proven experience in litigation discovery or related legal roles.
• Strong analytical and issue-spotting skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent writing and communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse legal teams.
• Experience with AI large language models is a plus.
• Personal injury litigation background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough investigations and proactively spot discovery issues unique to each case.
• Collaborate closely with inside counsel and external law firms to address distinct discovery challenges and provide clear, actionable guidance.
• Develop and craft strategic discovery responses tailored to individual cases while ensuring alignment with overarching national litigation strategies.
• Operate in a fast-paced, dynamic legal environment where adaptability and innovative problem-solving are essential.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate discovery processes to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation.

Skills

Legal discovery experience

Analytical skills

Communication

Writing skills

Team collaboration

AI language models experience

Personal injury background

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Admission to practice law

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Staff Attorney to join a national firm known for collaboration and innovation in a hybrid setting. This role focuses on strategic discovery, not document review, working with in-house and outside counsel to tailor responses for diverse cases and national strategies.

The position emphasizes teamwork, precise issue-spotting, and a rigorous approach to investigations, with opportunity for career growth within a large international firm.