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Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception to resolution, representing municipalities and public entities. Responsibilities include drafting motions, handling discovery, and executing litigation strategies in collaboration with senior attorneys.
Requirements
Requires a JD from an accredited ABA law school and admission to the New York state bar. Candidates should have 2-5 years of litigation experience, preferably in employment law, civil rights, or municipal liability defense.
Full job description
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. 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 Municipal Liability Defense Associate Attorney position in our White Plains, New York Office.
The Position
Wilson Elser is seeking a talented and motivated Associate Attorney to join our Municipal Liability Defense practice in our White Plains office. This is an exceptional opportunity for a litigation attorney looking to take ownership of a diverse and sophisticated caseload while working alongside experienced trial lawyers in one of the nation's leading defense firms.
In this role, you will represent municipalities, public entities, and private clients in complex, high-profile litigation matters involving employment law, civil rights claims, constitutional issues, general liability, and complex tort litigation. Attorneys in this practice gain substantial hands-on experience, meaningful client interaction, and the opportunity to handle challenging matters that have a direct impact on public institutions and communities.
Responsibilities:
Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from inception to resolution
Develop and execute litigation strategies in collaboration with partners and senior attorneys.
Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
Draft and argue motions, prepare pleadings, and handle all phases of discovery.
Represent municipalities and other clients in matters involving civil rights claims, employment disputes, police misconduct allegations, First Amendment issues, land use disputes, and other complex liability matters.
Communicate directly with clients, providing strategic guidance and timely case updates.
Participate in trial preparation and gain exposure to significant litigation and courtroom opportunities.
Qualifications
JD from an accredited ABA law school
Admitted to practice in New York state
2-5 years of experience in litigation, preferably in employment law, complex tort litigation, general liability or civil rights matters.
Municipal liability defense experience is preferred
Experience managing discovery, preparing and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and supporting trial preparation.
Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
Ability to independently manage cases while thriving in a collaborative team environment.
Why Join Wilson Elser?
Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [email protected].
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.
Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here.
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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. At any given time, our more than 1,400 attorneys are engaged in some 100,000 defense and coverage matters, with many defending clients in various local, state and federal courts. For more than four decades, our litigation, coverage and trial lawyers have gained a reputation for taking on and prevailing in the most challenging and technical cases, frequently “parachuting in” to assume unresolved matters from other law firms. Our success also derives from winning on our clients’ terms and rigorously adhering to their guidelines. We are ranked 94 in the AmLaw 100 and 30 in the National Law Journal’s NLJ 500.
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