Personal Injury Defense Attorney

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.

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 Personal Injury Defense Attorney position in our New York City Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of New York
• 3+ years defending personal injury claims venued in NY Supreme Courts
• Experience with Labor Law 200, 240(1), and 241(6), premises liability claims
• Superior analytical skills
• Professional written work product, with the ability to concisely explain what matters most and why for clients, courts and litigant counsel
• Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Claim investigation : client and non-party interaction with paralegal support to efficiently address what matters most
• Understanding the anatomy to independently evaluate medical causation and interact with the medical profession
• Conduct 50-h hearings
• Conducting and defending depositions
• Understanding and applying CPLR discovery rules, to oversee, evaluate and enforce external and internal party compliance
• Settlement negotiations and ADR Forums
• Regularly handle court appearances and conferences
• Spearhead claim resolution goals and execute resolution strategies

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and / or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law.

This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.

This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Pay Range

$135,000 $185,000 USD

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 [email protected] .

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.