General Liability Associate Attorney

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 General Liability Associate Attorney position in our Charlotte, NC office. The ideal candidate will have a strong background handling litigation matters and understand any applicable underlying regulations. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging cases and be at the forefront of litigating emerging legal issues, with talented colleagues throughout the country, and provide sound counsel to our clients. This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility. Key Responsibilities Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations. Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment. Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end. Communicate with clients and provide status reports. Qualifications JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in the state of North Carolina 2+ years of defense litigation experience Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance preferred. Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions a must. Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Sophisticated technical skills necessary Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus 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 Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr