National Litigation & Claims Management Mid to Senior Level Attorney

National Litigation & Claims Management Mid to Senior Level Attorney

National Litigation & Claims Management Mid to Senior Level Attorney

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Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus.
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 National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney position in our Atlanta Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled senior Attorney with expertise in litigation and claims management and litigation to work on our firm’s representation of a large logistics services provider throughout the country. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in issues that arise in commercial transportation litigation, handling claims across multiple jurisdictions, and managing litigation processes from inception to resolution. This role requires a proactive and strategic thinker who can navigate complex legal issues and provide sound counsel to our clients.
Key Responsibilities

• Independently supervise and manage a litigation caseload, overseeing cases from beginning to end
• Management of national claims program
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and company policies throughout the claims and litigation processes.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
  

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in at least one state
• 5-15+ years of general casualty, commercial, government or administrative litigation experience
• Transportation and logistics, trucking, and related regulatory experience preferred
• Experience with emerging e-commerce / gig economy legal issues preferred, but not required
• Experience managing a national liability claims program preferred, but not required
• Client counseling experience preferred
• eDiscovery experience preferred
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Legal project and process management experience preferred
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary
  

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
  

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at .
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.

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• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

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  Full-time

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  Legal

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