National Litigation & Claims Management Mid to Senior Level Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus.

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 National Litigation & Claims Management Attorney position in our New Orleans Office.

This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

We are seeking a highly skilled senior Attorney with expertise in litigation and claims management and litigation to work on our firms representation of a large logistics services provider throughout the country. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in issues that arise in commercial transportation litigation handling claims across multiple jurisdictions and managing litigation processes from inception to resolution. This role requires a proactive and strategic thinker who can navigate complex legal issues and provide sound counsel to our clients.

Key Responsibilities :

• Independently supervise and manage a litigation caseload overseeing cases from beginning to end
• Management of national claims program
• Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on legal projects
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws regulations and company policies throughout the claims and litigation processes.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

Why Should You Apply

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Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firms 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 or 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.

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Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

Construction Law Experience,Legal Drafting,Litigation,Intellectual Property Law,Mediation Experience,Legal Research,Personal Injury Law,Research Experience,Securities Law,Alternative dispute resolution,Real Estate Law,Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1