Product Liability/Complex Tort Associate Attorney

About the role

At Wilson Elser, a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices, recognized among the top 100 by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 by the National Law Journal, the firm emphasizes collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect. The East Meadow, Long Island office seeks an Associate Attorney to join a team handling defense of Product Liability and Complex Tort matters in a hybrid, flexible work environment.

Responsibilities

• Proactively handle a litigation caseload from beginning to end under senior attorney supervision.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, trials, and mediations.
• Draft case analysis reports to clients with an eye toward developing proactive resolution strategies.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of New York.
• 4+ years of litigation experience including general liability, personal injury, premises liability, and insurance defense.
• Product liability, toxic torts, or complex tort defense experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

Skills

• Strong written and oral communication.
• Advocacy and negotiation.
• Collaboration and teamwork.
• Legal project management.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid time off (PTO).
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits.

Pay

• Salary range: $160,000 USD – $190,000 USD.
• Eligible for discretionary bonuses.
• Compensation based on experience, education, licensure, location, market demands, and other permissible factors.

Schedule

• Full‑time position.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.