General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.

Wilson Elser's New Orleans office is looking for a 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 early in their career seeking to grow professionally and contribute to the success of the firm. The Associate will gain experience with and exposure to practice areas including general liability, insurance defense, commercial litigation, premises & product liability, property rights, transportation and labor & employment litigation.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of Louisiana
• 2+ years of defense experience
• Experience with litigation involving general liability, construction, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance preferred.
• Superior communication, writing, analytical and research skills.
• Preparing discovery requests, objections and responses to discovery requests, and motions and briefing relating to discovery disputes.
• Handling court appearances and depositions a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in working on litigation matters at all states of litigation
• Represent clients in a wide range of civil defense litigation
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on litigation matters
• Opportunities to handle court appearances and conduct depositions
• Communicate with clients, including providing regular reports updating clients on the status of their cases and providing recommendations regarding litigation and case resolution strategy.

Why Should You ?

• Flexibility: 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

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