Senior General Liability AttorneyWilson Elser, with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.Wilson Elser's McLean office is currently seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney with experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury.
This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals.This is a hybrid position, offering great flexibility.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 for the Senior General Liability Attorney position in our McLean, VA office.Responsibilities:Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to endWork closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partnersRegular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations and depositionsCommunicate with clients and provide reportsQualifications:JD from an accredited law schoolAdmitted to practice in Virginia8+ years of defense litigationExperience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred.Excellent communication and interpersonal skillsClient-facing experience preferredAbility to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environmentLegal project management experience is helpfulFirst chair trial experience a plusWhy Join Wilson Elser?Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partnersCollaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional developmentAdvancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firmHybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balanceComprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverageAdditional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits