
General Liability Associate Attorney
Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, Dallas, TX, United States
Duration: Full Time
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 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.
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 General LiabilityAssociate Attorneyposition in ourDallas, TX Office.
The Position
Key Responsibilities:
- Support a litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including case strategy development, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation.
- Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
- Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts.
- Manage all aspects of written discovery, including drafting and responding to interrogatories, requests for production, and requests for admission.
- Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
- In collaboration with senior attorneys and clients, develop litigation strategies in identifying key issues, evaluating risk, and driving matters toward favorable outcomes.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, providing clear case assessments, litigation updates, and strategic recommendations.
- Work closely with attorneys across offices on complex matters involving general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance-related claims.
- Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination with experts.
- Collaborate other attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management.
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the State of Texas
- 2+ years of defense litigation preferred
- Experience with litigation involving general liability, personal injury, construction, premises, products, transportation preferred
- Superior analytical and research skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Why Should You Apply?
- Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
- Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits