Senior General Liability 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.

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 Senior General Liability Attorney position in our Philadelphia Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

In this position you will join a dynamic national coordinating counsel team overseeing litigation pending in the U.S. and its territories. This individual will help lead a large team of attorneys to develop litigation skills, strategies, analysis and reporting to optimize client outcomes. It does not involve handling of a caseload and does not regularly require court appearances or depositions. As a result, this position presents a unique opportunity for an experienced and motivated litigator looking to move into the "leadership" phase of his or her profession. Please do not apply if you are not absolutely committed to excellence on behalf of your client and colleagues.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supervise (and support) local and national litigation teams in catastrophic and large loss matters
• Work closely with other attorneys and client on litigation, risk management and contract compliance efforts
• Assist in writing motions, briefs, reports on significant issues and matters
• Interact with leading global business services client and, when requested, its customers
• Present to client's legal and executive leadership on pending matters, mitigation strategies

Qualifications

Why Should You Apply?

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.

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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