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Wilson Elser

National defense litigation firm with 1,100+ attorneys

Staff Attorney

Legal Counsel & Legal SupportConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeJackson, MS, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
  • Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
  • Experience handling litigation discovery, investigations, or complex civil litigation.
  • Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify legal and factual issues quickly.
  • Outstanding legal writing and communication skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with attorneys across multiple teams and jurisdictions.
  • Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

  • Investigate complex litigation matters and identify case-specific discovery issues before they become problems.
  • Draft thoughtful, well-supported discovery responses and objections tailored to the unique facts of each case while maintaining consistency with broader national litigation strategies.
  • Partner with in-house counsel and outside law firms to develop practical, strategic discovery solutions.
  • Analyze trends across cases and contribute to the development of best practices and national discovery initiatives.
  • Work collaboratively with a highly skilled legal team in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement.
  • Help identify opportunities to improve discovery processes, reduce risk, and drive greater efficiency.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience using AI tools and large language models to enhance legal workflows.
  • Personal injury litigation experience.

About the Company

Wilson Elser

National defense litigation firm with 1,100+ attorneys

Wilson Elser is a defense litigation law firm with more than 1,100 attorneys handling defense and coverage matters for clients in local, state, and federal courts. The firm provides litigation, coverage, and trial services, frequently stepping in to take over unresolved matters from other firms and guiding cases to align with clients’ guidelines and terms. Its approach combines handling a high volume of matters (about 100,000 at any time) with tackling technically challenging cases. Compared with competitors, the firm distinguishes itself through its large national footprint, history of successful defense-oriented results, ability to parachute into ongoing cases, and a strong reputation as a leading defense counsel. The firm’s goal is to defend clients effectively across jurisdictions by delivering rigorous, term-aligned litigation strategies and achieving favorable outcomes on clients’ terms.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, New York
Founded
1978

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