Wilson Elser

defense litigation

NationalLitigation&ClaimsManagementAttorney

$170–225k Chicago, Illinois, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
The Brief

“National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney at Wilson Elser. Skills: litigation, claims management, discovery strategy, discovery execution. Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution in a fast-moving environment. Conduct thorough investigations and proactively spot discovery issues unique to each case”

Industry & Context.

defense litigation
Problems you'll solve

Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

JD from an ABA-accredited law school, Admitted to practice in at least one state, 5+ years of litigation and experience discovery experience required, Proven ability to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, client counseling and relationship management skills, Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities, Exceptional written and oral communication skills, Advanced technical proficiency with litigation and discovery tools

Nice to Have

Experience handling multi-jurisdictional litigation and/or national claims programs preferred, Background in transportation, logistics, trucking, or related regulatory frameworks preferred, Familiarity with emerging e-commerce or gig economy legal issues is a plus

What You'll Do.

Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution in a fast-moving environment

Conduct thorough investigations and proactively spot discovery issues unique to each case

Develop and craft strategic discovery responses tailored to individual cases while ensuring alignment with overarching national litigation strategies

Continuously monitor and evaluate discovery processes to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation

Manage and continuously improve a national claims program

identifying efficiencies and scalable solutions

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Partner closely with attorneys, partners, and client to develop case strategy and discovery plans; Collaborate across offices and practice groups to deliver seamless, team-oriented service

Communication Scope

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

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