Defense Litigation Attorney - General Liability
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · Charlotte, North Carolina
Posted about 3 months ago · Previously reposted
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 days Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- Yes taken down and listed again at least once
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wilson Elser - Attorneys
- high 154 stale, 14 reposted of 154 open
- Hiring momentum
- 193 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-23
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wilson Elser - Attorneys's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wilson Elser - Attorneys.
About this role
The Defense Litigation Attorney role at Wilson Elser involves managing a diverse caseload of bodily injury litigation matters, including general liability and product liability, from inception through resolution. The position emphasizes collaboration with a team, direct client interaction, and the development of case strategies aligned with client objectives. Candidates will also conduct legal research and draft various litigation documents while maintaining communication with clients.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in North Carolina
- 2–8 years of litigation experience, preferably in general liability, premises liability, personal injury, product liability, premises security, auto/transportation, gig-economy or other civil defense matters
- Strong analytical, writing, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to proactively manage multiple matters effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience handling client communications and developing strong client relationships
Nice to have
- Trial, arbitration, and mediation experience
- Familiarity with legal project management and litigation technology
What you get
- Competitive compensation
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Worth weighing
- No salary listed
- The role emphasizes a hybrid work arrangement, which may not suit everyone
- Experience level required is somewhat broad (2-8 years), which may lead to varied expectations among candidates
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