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Law Firm
Washington, DC, United States
Defense Litigation Associate
Attorney
Company Review
Min 3 yrs required
Full-time
No
## Defense Litigation Associate at Wilson Elser Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with 42 offices in the United States and one in London. They are currently seeking to hire an Associate Attorney to assist in defending claims, lawsuits and administrative complaints against businesses and professionals. This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers seeking litigation experience to grow their careers. ### Qualifications - JD from an ABA accredited law school - Admitted to practice in Washington, ; Maryland or Virginia admission also preferred - 3+ years of defense litigation experience - Superior analytical skills - Strong written and oral communication skills - Deposition and motion experience preferred - Ability to work within a fast-paced team environment ### Responsibilities - Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end - Collaborate with other attorneys and partners on defense of cases - Communicate with clients at each stage of litigation - Regularly handle court appearances, written discovery, motion practice, and depositions - Prepare cases for trial ### Benefits - Competitive salary - Excellent Benefits including a 401k match - Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney training - Unlimited PTO plan - Excellent growth and advancement opportunities - Corporate Discount Plans Lawyers seeking an opportunity to develop their litigation skills and grow their career should consider joining the team at Wilson Elser. The firm provides a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. To apply, send credentials to with "Washington Defense Litigation Associate" in the subject line. Wilson Elser is committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
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Excellent Benefits including a 401k match, Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney training, Unlimited PTO plan, Corporate Discount Plans
Superior analytical skills, Strong written and oral communication skills, Deposition and motion experience
JD from an ABA accredited law school
Interested candidates should send their credentials to and put "Washington Defense Litigation Associate" in the subject line.
Qualification and Experience JD from an ABA accredited law school, Admitted to practice in Washington, D.C; Maryland or Virginia admission also preferred
Legal
Apr 16, 2024
Jul 30, 2024
Qualification and ExperienceJD from an ABA accredited law school, Admitted to practice in Washington, D.C; Maryland or Virginia admission also preferred
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