Why This Role Stands Out
This position offers a dynamic opportunity to manage complex litigation and claims for a leading national logistics provider, fostering significant professional growth within a highly respected firm. You'll thrive here if you're an agile, experienced attorney adept at strategic discovery and managing competing priorities, benefiting from flexible work arrangements and a collaborative culture. Apply to contribute meaningfully and advance your career in this impactful role.
Quick Overview
Job Description
At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm. With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 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.
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 Chicago Office.
This position offers flexibility, whether it be an in-person, remote, or hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
We are seeking a highly skilled attorney with deep experience in litigation, claims management, and, critical discovery strategy and execution to support our representation of a large, national logistics services provider. This is a dynamic role that operates at the intersection of litigation strategy, large-scale discovery, and national claims oversight. The ideal candidate is not only experienced, but agile, someone who can quickly pivot between priorities, manage competing deadlines, and proactively identify risks and opportunities across a complex, multi-jurisdictional docket. You will play a key role in shaping discovery approaches, driving efficient processes, and partnering closely with clients and colleagues in a high-volume, high-impact environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a nationwide litigation caseload from inception through resolution in a fast-moving environment
- Conduct thorough investigations and proactively spot discovery issues unique to each case
- Develop and craft strategic discovery responses tailored to individual cases while ensuring alignment with overarching national litigation strategies
- Continuously monitor and evaluate discovery processes to identify opportunities for improvement and risk mitigation
- Manage and continuously improve a national claims program, identifying efficiencies and scalable solutions
- Partner closely with attorneys, partners, and client to develop case strategy and discovery plans
- Collaborate across offices and practice groups to deliver seamless, team-oriented service
- Adapt quickly to shifting priorities, emerging legal issues, and evolving client needs
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in at least one state
- 5+ years of litigation and experience
- Strong discovery experience required
- Experience handling multi-jurisdictional litigation and/or national claims programs preferred
- Background in transportation, logistics, trucking, or related regulatory frameworks preferred
- Familiarity with emerging e-commerce or gig economy legal issues is a plus
- Proven ability to manage high-volume work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment
- Strong client counseling and relationship management skills
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Exceptional written and oral communication skills
- Advanced technical proficiency with litigation and discovery tools
Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Why Join Wilson Elser?
- Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
- Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.
Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's 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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