Complex Litigation Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 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. At Wilson Elser we are committed to attracting and retaining professionals who thrive in an environment built on teamwork, collaboration, client service, and innovation. If you are a motivated attorney seeking a long-term career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported, we invite you to apply for our Complex Litigation Associate Attorney position in our Miami, Florida Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Opportunity We areseeking askilled Complex Litigation Associate Attorney. The ideal candidate will have experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury defense. This role offers meaningful hands-on litigation experience, exposure to high-profile national clients, and the ability to take on substantial responsibility from day one. Key Responsibilities: Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution Work closely with partners and colleagues in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Handle all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations, and depositions Provide timely case updates and strategic guidance to clients through regular reporting and direct communication Qualifications JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in Florida 2-8 years of defense litigation experience, preferably in Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, or Transportation Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills Proven ability to build strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service Experience with client-facing responsibilities and managing complex matters is highly valued Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Familiarity with legal project management is a plus Why Should You Apply? Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend Benefits:Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.