General Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Atlanta, GA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability Associate Attorney for its Atlanta, Georgia office. The associate will handle litigation matters from inception through resolution, including strategy, discovery, motion practice, mediation, and trial preparation. The role involves representing clients in state and federal courts and in other dispute-resolution proceedings, working with senior attorneys and clients to assess risks and develop strategies, and communicating case assessments and recommendations to clients. The attorney will collaborate with colleagues across offices on general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance-related claims. This is a hybrid position offering flexibility.

Requirements

JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in Georgia.
At least 2 years of defense litigation experience.
Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, or insurance coverage.
Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
Superior analytical skills.
Strong written and oral communication skills.
Sophisticated technical skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling court appearances.
Deposition experience.
Trial experience.

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 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.
Collaborate with senior attorneys and clients to identify key issues, evaluate risk, develop litigation strategies, and move matters toward favorable outcomes.
Maintain regular client communication by providing case assessments, litigation updates, and strategic recommendations.
Work with attorneys across offices on complex general liability, premises liability, transportation, and insurance-related claims.
Assist with trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination with experts.
Collaborate with attorneys, paralegals, and litigation support staff to ensure efficient case management.