Senior General Liability Attorney bei Wilson Elser - Attorneys

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 Senior General Liability Attorney position in our New Orleans Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney with experience in general liability, construction, transportation, or insurance defense. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 10+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners
• Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide reports

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Louisiana
• 10+ years of defense litigation
• Experience with general liability, construction, transportation, trucking accidents, or catastrophic industrial accidents
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Client-facing experience preferred
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Legal project management experience is helpful
• First chair trial experience a plus

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