Senior Litigation Defense Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•Kansas City, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is seeking a proactive and highly skilled Senior Litigation Defense Attorney for its Kansas City Office. This role involves representing a large international logistics services provider and offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases, litigate emerging legal issues, and provide sound counsel to clients. The position is part of a national law firm with a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect, aiming to empower attorneys for professional growth and success. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

Requirements

JD from an accredited law school
Must be admitted to practice in Missouri
6+ years of litigation experience
Experience with motion practice, oral argument and conducting and defending depositions
Excellent organizational skills
Superior written and oral communication skills
Ability to integrate into a fast-team-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Kansas bar admission is a plus
Experience in one or more of the following areas: insurance defense, transportation, products liability, and general liability, complex tort, commercial litigation
Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

Independently manage a litigation caseload, providing litigation support from inception to trial
Represent clients in a wide range of general liability and contractual claims
Collaborate and work closely with colleagues, attorneys and partners on legal projects
Regularly handle state and federal court appearances and depositions
Draft detailed legal opinions, analysis of issues and draft client status reports