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About the Role
Wilson Elser is seeking a motivated General Liability Associate Attorney for its Albany, NY office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and the opportunity to manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, handling complex matters and working closely with experienced attorneys and partners.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including matters involving commercial litigation, general liability, and other liability defense matters.
- Handle a variety of complex litigation matters, including business disputes, contract disputes, negligence claims, premises liability, and other general liability matters.
- Work closely with fellow attorneys and Partners on case strategy, legal projects, and litigation initiatives.
- Conduct and defend depositions, attend court appearances, and represent clients in various stages of litigation.
- Manage all aspects of discovery, including drafting and responding to discovery requests, reviewing documents, and preparing witnesses.
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and other legal documents, including pretrial motions.
- Conduct thorough legal research and analysis to develop effective litigation strategies.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, providing timely case updates, status reports, and strategic recommendations.
- Evaluate case exposure, assess potential liability, and assist in developing strategies for favorable case outcomes.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Admission to practice law in New York and in good standing.
- 1+ years of commercial and/or liability defense litigation experience.
- Experience handling commercial litigation, general liability, and/or other liability defense matters.
- Familiarity with matters involving business disputes, contract disputes, negligence claims, premises liability, and other civil litigation matters preferred.
- Strong knowledge of applicable rules of evidence, civil procedure, and litigation practices.
- Excellent written, verbal, analytical, and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail.
- Ability to independently manage a caseload while working collaboratively with attorneys and Partners.
Skills
- Commercial litigation
- General liability defense
- Liability defense
- Business disputes
- Contract disputes
- Negligence claims
- Premises liability
- Civil litigation
- Legal research
- Legal analysis
- Client communication
- Case strategy
- Written communication
- Verbal communication
- Analytical skills
- Organizational skills
- Attention to detail
Location
- Albany, NY
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1+ years of experience
Education Level
- JD
Salary/Compensations
- $130,000—$150,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
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.
- The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- Committed to empowering attorneys for career growth and professional thriving.
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.
- Participates in the federal E-Verify program.