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About the Role
Wilson Elser is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Associate Attorney to join their high-performing litigation team in Albany, NY. This role offers an exciting opportunity to defend complex cases in general liability, premises liability, personal injury, tort claims, and a variety of other areas, with an emphasis on client-focused service in a collaborative and dynamic environment that encourages professional growth.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
- Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects
- Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in New York
- 3-8 years litigation experience, including general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense
- Experience in trucking-related litigation, construction/labor law, and/or transportation matters is highly preferred
- Understanding of NY Construction Law (Labor Law §§200, 240, 241) and experience with OSHA proceedings are a plus
- Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented oriented environment
- Legal project management experience is helpful
Skills
- General liability
- Premises liability
- Personal injury
- Tort claims
- Litigation
- Trucking-related litigation
- Construction/labor law
- Transportation matters
- NY Construction Law
- OSHA proceedings
- Legal project management
Location
- Albany, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 3-8 years litigation experience
Education Level
- JD from an accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000—$190,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
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 #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
- Their culture is built on collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect, fostering an environment where attorneys can grow their careers and thrive professionally.
- The firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service provided, 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.