Litigation Defense Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Milwaukee, WI

4h•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is hiring a Litigation Defense Associate Attorney for its Milwaukee office. The attorney will work on defense litigation matters, including general liability and insurance defense, alongside partners and senior attorneys. The role involves legal research and motion practice, discovery, court appearances, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation. The firm describes its culture as collaborative and focused on innovation, client service, mutual respect, mentorship, and professional growth.

Requirements

Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in the State of Wisconsin.
At least 2 years of defense litigation experience.
Experience handling general liability and insurance defense.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Nice To Haves

Client-facing experience is preferred.
Aviation industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with and respond to written discovery, including drafting interrogatories, requests for production, and substantive responses.
Draft pretrial motions.
Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
Collaborate with partners and senior attorneys to develop case strategy and move matters forward.
Conduct thorough, strategic legal research to support case analysis and motion practice.
Support trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit development, and coordination of trial materials.