Wilson Elser’s Madison, NJ office is seeking a Professional Liability Defense Associate Attorney.This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys looking to take on engaging, substantive responsibilities as part of a defense team within a national firm. The attorney will work on a tight-knit, dynamic team alongside experienced attorneys. The FirmWilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves our clients with more than 1,000 attorneys, across 42 offices in the United States and one in London. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. The PositionQualification

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of New Jersey
• 2+ years’ experience in litigation
• Professional liability and legal malpractice defense a plus
• Deposition and trial preparation experience
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Legal project management experience

Responsibilities

• Independently manage or support a defense litigation caseload from inception through dispositive motion, mediation, negotiated resolution, or trial
• Work closely with other attorneys and partners on legal projects
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits including a 401k match
• Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
• Unlimited PTO plan
• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
• Corporate discount plans

Interested?Wilson Elser is a firm who focuses their commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to Careers@wilsonelser.com and putting "Madison Professional Liability" in the subject line.We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.