Litigation and Project Management Midlevel Associate

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 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 36 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 Litigation and Project Management Associate position in any of our offices.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Key Responsibilities

• Work with national client services teams to develop and execute initiatives for client service and relationship development.

• Interface with clients on litigation readiness, response, and matter management, including monitoring and service delivery improvements.

• Manage, mentor, and oversee paralegals and other legal support staff, ensuring quality work product, effective delegation, and professional development.

• Coordinate closely with local handling attorneys on individual cases to ensure alignment on strategy, case progress, and compliance with client expectations.

• Serve as a key point of contact between national counsel, local counsel, and internal matter teams to ensure timely communication, consistent workflows, and efficient task execution.

• Supervise legal staff dedicated to diverse client services tasks within the litigation portfolio.

• Liaise with trial and local counsel on litigated matters, facilitating communication within matter teams to ensure the appropriate effort is expended on tasks.

• Help ensure adherence with client outside counsel guidelines.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

• 5+ years of law firm, in-house, or legal tech experience with litigation required.

• 2+ years managing and directing the work of others required.

• 2+ years of experience with eDiscovery a plus.

• Experience with transportation and logistics, general liability, and commercial litigation a plus.

• Ability to achieve optimum legal outcomes in a timely manner by focusing on key objectives, seeking efficient legal solutions, prioritizing multiple matters and issues, and avoiding unnecessary disputes.

Adaptability

• Ability to adapt to changing work situations, grasp and apply new ideas, and communicate effectively with various personalities at all levels of management and staff in solving problems quickly and effectively.

• Deep understanding of attorney (or equivalent professional services) work product and diverse work styles.

• Willingness and ability to develop deep understanding of practice areas and the clients and industries we support.

Communication

• Strong focus on client service and responsiveness; ability to work in a consultative manner.

• Advanced communication and writing skills to convey and explain project scenarios, report progress on process improvement, and make recommendations to better manage engagements.

Collaboration

• Ability to cultivate and foster relationships and serve as a trusted advisor at all organizational levels; demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and the ability to lead, influence, and motivate others.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work seamlessly with client representatives, colleagues, local counsel, and national counsel as part of a cohesive team.

• Ability to handle multiple projects, organize and prioritize issues and workload, and manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines.

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: 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

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