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Wilson Elser - Attorneys

Litigation Associate Attorney – Municipal Defense

Wilson Elser - Attorneys · White Plains, New York

Posted about 3 months ago

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This role has been open
81 days
Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 81 days
Reposted
No
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

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About this role

The Litigation Associate Attorney will manage a diverse caseload involving municipalities and public entities, focusing on complex litigation matters such as employment law, civil rights claims, and general liability. Responsibilities include developing litigation strategies, handling court appearances and depositions, drafting motions, and providing direct client communication. This role offers significant hands-on experience and opportunities for trial preparation alongside experienced attorneys.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • JD from an accredited ABA law school
  • Admitted to practice in New York state
  • 2-5 years of experience in litigation
  • Strong legal research, writing, analytical, and advocacy skills
  • Ability to independently manage cases while thriving in a collaborative team environment

Nice to have

  • Municipal liability defense experience is preferred
  • Experience in employment law, complex tort litigation, or civil rights matters
  • Experience managing discovery, preparing and defending depositions, drafting dispositive motions, and supporting trial preparation

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
  • Flexible hybrid work arrangement

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed
  • Role involves significant client interaction and court appearances which may be demanding
  • Experience level required is relatively broad (2-5 years) which may lead to varied expectations among candidates

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