Staff Attorney
Wilson Elser · Birmingham, AL · 1 wk ago
HybridFull-time
About the role
Join a High-Impact Litigation Team
Work on challenging, meaningful matters
Collaborate with accomplished legal professionals
Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute discovery strategy for a sophisticated national litigation portfolio on behalf of a major international law firm client
- Engage directly with in-house and outside counsel
- Help shape discovery approaches that influence cases across the country
- Investigate complex litigation matters and identify case-specific discovery issues before they become problems
- Draft thoughtful, well-supported discovery responses and objections tailored to the unique facts of each case while maintaining consistency with broader national litigation strategies
- Partner with in-house counsel and outside law firms to develop practical, strategic discovery solutions
- Analyze trends across cases and contribute to the development of best practices and national discovery initiatives
- Work collaboratively with a highly skilled legal team in a dynamic environment that values critical thinking, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve discovery processes, reduce risk, and drive greater efficiency
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school
- Active license to practice law in at least one U.S. jurisdiction
- Experience handling litigation discovery, investigations, or complex civil litigation
- Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to identify legal and factual issues quickly
- Outstanding legal writing and communication skills
- A collaborative mindset and the ability to work effectively with attorneys across multiple teams and jurisdictions
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Experience using AI tools and large language models to enhance legal workflows is a plus
- Personal injury litigation experience is preferred
Qualifications
- Passionate about litigation and client service
- Strong problem-solving and strategic thinking skills
- Excellent teamwork and communication abilities
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
- Proven track record of success in litigation and discovery
Skills
- Strong analytical and research skills
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Proficiency in legal research and document review software
- Experience with large language models and AI tools
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Pay
Commensurate with experience
Schedule
Hybrid working arrangement