Construction/General Liability Associate Attonery

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
401(k)
United States, Texas, Dallas
Oct 23, 2024
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm. Wilson Elser's Dallas office is looking for a Construction/General Liability Associate Attorney to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney seeking to grow professionally and contribute to the success of the firm. The Associate will gain experience with and exposure to practice areas including construction litigation, general liability, insurance defense, commercial litigation, premises & product liability, and property rights. Qualifications JD from an accredited law school Admitted to practice in the State of Texas 3+ years of defense litigation experience Experience with construction matters, insurance defense, premises liability, and general liability Experience appearing in court for OSHA hearings is a plus Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Ability to manage a caseload independently and responsibly Legal project management experience is helpful Responsibilities Independently manage a caseload involving insurance defense, general liability, or construction Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on legal projects Regularly handle court appearances and depositions Communicate with clients and provide status reports #LI-NK1 Why Should You Apply? Flexibility:Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other 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 talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. 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.