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Professional Liability Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser’s Florham Park office is currently seeking a Professional Liability Associate Attorney. 

This is a dynamic position for attorneys with professional liability experience who are interested in expanding their skillset and learning about employment and labor litigation.

The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm who faithfully serves their clients with nearly 800 attorneys across 36 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 are included in the top 50 of The National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.

The Position

Qualifications

  • JD from an accredited Law School
  • Admitted to practice in the state of New Jersey
  • 3 – 5 years litigation experience
  • Experience with professional liability specifically with attorneys and accountants preferred
  • Employment and Labor experience a plus
  • Superior written and oral communication skills
  • Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

  • Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
  • 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 
  • Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
  • Generous 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 applying online or sending your credentials to AttorneyRecruiting@wilsonelser.com and putting “New Jersey Professional Liability Associate Attorney” in the subject line.

We are committed to cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity as a fundamental value. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer; Minorities and Women are encouraged to apply.

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