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About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Senior GL - Auto Defense Litigation Attorney with experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury defense. This role offers meaningful hands-on litigation experience, exposure to high-profile national clients, and the ability to take on substantial responsibility from day one.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution
- Work closely with partners and colleagues in a collaborative, team-oriented environment
- Handle all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations, and depositions
- Provide timely case updates and strategic guidance to clients through regular reporting and direct communication
Requirements
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in New York
- 8+ years of defense litigation experience, preferably in Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, or Transportation.
- Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills
- Proven ability to build strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service
- Experience with client-facing responsibilities and managing complex matters is highly valued
- Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
- Legal project management experience preferred
- First chair trial experience a plus
Skills
- General liability defense
- Personal injury defense
- Transportation defense
- Catastrophic injury defense
- Litigation management
- Client communication
- Trial preparation
- Investigation
- Court appearances
- Mediation
- Depositions
- Legal project management
Location
- New York Office
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior
- 8+ years
Education Level
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $190,000—$225,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Corporate discount programs
About the Company
- Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide.
- 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.
- The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- Committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service provided.
Equal Opportunity
- Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- 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.