Description:
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 working with their colleagues and the services 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, we invite you to apply for our General Liability Associate Attorney position in our Madison, NJ office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position:
Wilson Elser's Madison, NJ office is looking for a General Liability Associate Attorney to join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment. You will represent sophisticated insurance carriers, self-insured companies, and their insureds in complex legal matters in New Jersey state and federal courts.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a civil litigation caseload from intake through resolution
- Draft pleadings, written discovery, and dispositive and non-dispositive motions
- Take and defend depositions of parties, fact witnesses, and experts
- Handle court appearances, case management conferences, arbitrations, and mediations
- Prepare initial, pre-trial, and status reports for clients and claims professionals
- Work closely with Partners and other attorneys on case strategy and trial preparation
- Assist with trial preparation and trials as needed
Qualifications:
- JD from an accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in New Jersey and in good standing
- 5+ years of insurance defense litigation experience
- Experience defending general liability, premises liability, and commercial auto liability claims
- Experience with motion practice, report writing, discovery, and depositions
- Trial and trial preparation experience is a plus
- Familiarity with New Jersey court rules and eCourts filing
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage deadlines across a busy caseload
