Defense Litigation Associate

Company: Wilson Elser
Location: Albany
Posted on: March 20, 2023

Job Description:

Defense Litigation Associate 2/23/23 -Albany, NY Wilson Elser's Albany office is currently seeking a Defense Litigation Associate Attorney.The FirmWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 900 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms.The Position Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in New York required
• 1+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
• Experience with complex commercial liability, professional liability/medical malpractice, business transactional work or transportation a plus
• Superior communication, writing, and research skills
• Legal project management experience is helpful Responsibilities
  
  • Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
  • Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
  • Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
  • Communicate with clients and provide status reportsWhy Should You Apply?
    
    • Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
    • Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
    • Unlimited PTO plan
    • Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
    • Corporate Discount PlansThe annualized salary range for this position is $95,000 to $160,000.Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law.Interested?
      Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by applying online or sending your credentials to -AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com -and putting "Albany Defense Litigation Associate Attorney" in the subject line.
      We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law. Apply Online View more job openings Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. At any given time, our more than 900 attorneys are engaged in some 100,000 defense and coverage matters, with many defending clients in various local, state and federal courts. Indeed, over more than four decades, our litigation, coverage and trial lawyers have gained a reputation for taking on and prevailing in the most challenging and technical cases, frequently "parachuting in" to assume unresolved matters from other law firms. Our success also derives from winning on our clients' terms and rigorously adhering to their guidelines. We are ranked 105 in the AmLaw 200 and 57th in the National Law Journal's NLJ 500.

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