Litigation Defense Associate Attorney

Job overview

The Litigation Defense Associate Attorney role is hybrid in Milwaukee, WI. Compensation is not specified. Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The attorney supports defense matters by handling discovery, motion practice, hearings, depositions, mediations, and trial preparation. Working with partners and senior attorneys, the role advances case strategy and provides legal analysis for client matters.

What you'll do

• Assist with written discovery and draft interrogatories, requests for production, and substantive responses
• draft pretrial motions
• attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• collaborate with partners and senior attorneys on case strategy
• conduct legal research
• support trial preparation, witness preparation, exhibit development, and trial materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

litigation defense attorney

milwaukee wi

wilson elser

hybrid

associate attorney

defense litigation

insurance defense

general liability

wisconsin bar

legal research

motion practice

trial preparation

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation, generous paid time off, 401(k) match, medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage, corporate discounts, and employee benefits.

Why this role

Requires a JD from an accredited law school, admission to practice in Wisconsin, and 2+ years of defense litigation experience, including general liability and insurance defense.

About the employer

Wilson Elser - Attorneys is hiring for this role. Industry: Offices of Lawyers. Sector: 54.