Wilson Elser
Legal
SeniorDefenseLitigationAttorney
“Senior Defense Litigation Attorney at Wilson Elser. Skills: Defense litigation, Bodily injury litigation, General liability. Manage litigation caseload. Work collaboratively with partners”
Industry & Context.
Analytical skills
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Juris Doctor (JD), Licensed to practice law Washington, 9+ years litigation experience, Analytical skills, Writing skills, Advocacy skills, Interpersonal skills, Manage multiple matters effectively, Meet deadlines, Client communications experience, Develop client relationships, Work independently, Contribute to team culture, First chair trial experience
Nice to Have
General liability experience, Premises liability experience, Personal injury experience, Product liability experience, Premises security experience, Auto/transportation experience, Gig-economy experience, Civil defense matters experience, Legal project management familiarity, Litigation technology familiarity
What You'll Do.
Manage litigation caseload
Work collaboratively with partners
Work collaboratively with associates
Work collaboratively with support staff
Handle all aspects of litigation
Develop case strategies
Implement case strategies
Maintain client communication
Provide case analysis
Provide case recommendations
Conduct legal research
Draft litigation documents
Evaluate liability issues
Evaluate damages issues
Assist in negotiating settlements
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Team-oriented environment; Collaborative team culture
Communication Scope
Client communication
Process & Methodology
Legal project management
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