Senior General Liability Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys • Birmingham, AL

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About The Position

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 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. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Wilson Elser’s Birmingham office is currently seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney with experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals. This is a hybrid position, offering great flexibility. 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 the Senior General Liability Attorney position in our Birmingham, AL office.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Alabama
• 8+ years of defense litigation
• Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Client-facing experience preferred
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Legal project management experience is helpful
• First chair trial experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners
• Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide reports

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees