Litigation Defense Associate Attorney
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Key Responsibilities:
- Assist and respond to written discovery, including drafting interrogatories, request for production, and substantive responses
- Draft pretrial motions
- Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Collaborate closely with partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and drive matters forward
- Conduct thorough and strategic legal research to support case analysis and motion practice
- Support trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination of trial materials
Qualifications
- JD from an Accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of Wisconsin
- 2+ years of defense litigation experience
- Experience handling general liability and insurance defense
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Client-facing experience preferred
- Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Aviation industry experience is a plus
- Why Join Wilson Elser?
- Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
- Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
- Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [email protected] .
- Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Preferred Qualifications
- Client-facing experience preferred
- Aviation industry experience is a plus
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