Madison, New Jersey
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 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.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Defense Litigation Associate Attorney position in our Madison, NJ Office.

THE POSITION

Wilson Elser’s Madison, NJ office is looking for a Defense Litigation Associate Attorney to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges.

QUALIFICATIONS

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of New Jersey
• 3+ years of insurance defense litigation, particularly in areas of premises liability, general liability, personal injury.
• Deposition, motion practice, and report writing required
• Trial and trial preparation experience preferred
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented oriented environment
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary

• Proactively handle a litigation caseload from beginning to end, under the supervision and guidance of senior attorney
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Draft case analysis reports to clients with an eye towards developing proactive resolution strategies
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment