Staff Attorney
Wilson Elser
Staff Attorney
Wilson Elser
National defense litigation firm with 1,100+ attorneys
At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
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 to our Staff Attorney position, in any of our offices.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
Join a High-Impact Litigation Team
If you're a litigation attorney who enjoys solving complex problems, thinking strategically, and collaborating with talented legal teams, this opportunity offers something different.
You'll play a key role in developing and executing discovery strategy for a sophisticated national litigation portfolio on behalf of a major international law firm client. You'll work alongside experienced attorneys, engage directly with in-house and outside counsel, and help shape discovery approaches that influence cases across the country.
This role is ideal for an attorney who enjoys investigation, issue-spotting, strategic analysis, and working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment where every day presents new challenges.
The Position
What We're Looking For
Why This Role?
This is an opportunity to move beyond routine discovery work and become part of a team that helps shape litigation strategy on a national scale. You'll work on challenging, meaningful matters, collaborate with accomplished legal professionals, and make a tangible impact for a premier international law firm client.
If you're looking for a role that combines strategic thinking, collaboration, and sophisticated litigation work, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join 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.
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