Job Description
Wilson Elser is a law firm with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Job Title: General Liability Associate Attorney - Wilson Elser Law Firm
Department: General Liability
Location: Tyler, Texas
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Experience: 2 years of defense litigation experience
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school - Admitted to practice in the state of Texas - 2 years of defense litigation experience - Experience handling general liability, premises & product liability, transportation, property rights, employment litigation and insurance defense - Superior communication, writing, and research skills - Experience handling discovery and motions - Experience handling court appearances and depositions - Trial experience a plus - Legal project management experience is helpful
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end - Represent clients in a wide range of civil defense litigation claims - Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects - Regularly handle court appearances and conduct depositions - Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Job Description:
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with over 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. We are ranked 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. Our Tyler, TX office is looking for a General Liability Associate Attorney to join our team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges.
The Associate will have the opportunity to gain experience in various practice areas, including general liability, insurance defense, commercial litigation, premises & product liability, property rights, transportation and labor & employment litigation. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney early in their career seeking to grow professionally and contribute to the success of the firm.
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
At Wilson Elser, 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 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 law. We are dedicated to creating an inclusive work environment and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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How to Apply:
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We value diversity and inclusion at Wilson Elser and are dedicated to creating a work environment where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary based on experience - Remote and hybrid work options - Generous PTO plan - 401k match - Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement - Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
About Wilson Elser:
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with over 1,100 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we are ranked 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 are also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our Tyler, TX office is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney to join our team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment. The Associate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of practice areas, including general liability, insurance defense, commercial litigation, premises & product liability, property rights, transportation and labor & employment litigation.
Job Requirements:
- JD from an accredited law school - Admitted to practice in the state of Texas - 2 years of defense litigation experience - Experience handling general liability, premises & product liability, transportation, property rights, employment litigation and insurance defense - Superior communication, writing, and research skills - Experience handling discovery and motions - Experience handling court appearances and depositions - Trial experience a plus - Legal project management experience is helpful
Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end - Represent clients in a wide range of civil defense litigation claims - Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects - Regularly handle court appearances and conduct depositions - Communicate with clients and provide status reports
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
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