Defense Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser's Madison, NJ office is currently seeking a Defense Litigation Attorney.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to take on engaging, substantive responsibilities as part of a defense team within a national firm. The attorney will work on a tight-knit, dynamic team alongside experienced attorneys.

The Firm

Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. 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 firm.

The Position

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice in New York and New Jersey
• 7+ years of civil litigation experience
• Experience in trucking, products liability and premises liability preferred
• Excellent legal writing and communication skills
• Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a caseload, working cases from beginning to end.
• Represent clients in a wide range of insurance defense claims
• Handle court appearances and conduct depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Why 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 Plans

Interested?

Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com and putting " Madison Defense Litigation 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.