Wilson Elser's Washington D.C. office is currently seeking an Associate Attorney to join its litigation teams.

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys who want courtroom and litigation experience to continue to develop in their careers by joining a team within a large, national firm.

The Firm
Wilson Elser is a full-service and leading defense litigation law firm that faithfully serves our clients with more than 1100 attorneys, across 44 offices across the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 53rd in The National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firm.

The Position

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Must be admitted to practice in Washington D.C. or immediately eligible for admission by reciprocity, additional admission in Virginia or Maryland strongly preferred
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Experience in Medical Malpractice or Professional Liability cases beneficial
• Excellent written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Assist in the defense of professional liability claims including medical and legal malpractice, as well as general litigation matters
• Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and Partners on cases in active litigation in state and federal court
• Regularly handle court appearances, discovery and depositions
• Communicate with clients

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent growth and advancement opportunities including courtroom experience
• Excellent Benefits
• Professional development programs including in-house CLE and National Attorney Training
• Unlimited PTO plan
• Corporate Discount Plans

Interested?
Wilson Elser is a firm focused on its commitment to both their clients and you! Please consider joining our team by sending your credentials to and putting "Washington D.C. Litigation Attorney" in the subject line.

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.

Wilson Elser is not accepting unsolicited agency resumes for this position. Please do not forward resumes to our careers email address or any Firm employees. Wilson Elser is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.