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About the Role
Wilson Elser's Long Island office is seeking an Associate Attorney to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment that work on the defense of Product Liability and Complex Tort matters. This role is ideal for a litigator who is ready to deepen their expertise in litigation while working with a leading defense firm that handle complex, high-profile cases nationwide.
Responsibilities
- 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, trials 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.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of New York
- 2+ years of litigation experience
- Product liability, toxic torts, or complex tort defense, preferred
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Legal project management experience is helpful
Skills
- Written communication skills
- Oral communication skills
- Advocacy skills
- Negotiation skills
- Legal project management
Location
- East Meadow, LI Office
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of litigation experience
Education Level
- JD from an accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $140,000—$190,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
About the Company
- At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm.
- With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
- Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.