Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
401(k)
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
May 09, 2026
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 #36 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. Wilson Elser's Boston office is looking for aGeneral Liability Associate Attorneyto join a team of exceptional professionals in a collaborative environment to represent sophisticated clients confronted with complex legal challenges. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated attorney, seeking to grow professionally and contribute to the success of the firm. The Associate will gain experience with and exposure to practice areas including complex tort & general casualty, employment, construction, professional liability and product liability Responsibilities Manage matters at all states of litigation Represent clients in a wide range of defense litigation Work closely with other attorneys and Partners on litigation matters Opportunities to handle court appearances and conduct depositions Communicate with clients, including providing regular reports updating clients on the status of their cases and providing recommendations regarding litigation and case resolution strategy Qualifications JD from an accredited law school Admitted to practice in the state of Massachusetts, including Rhode Island and/or New Hampshire 3+ years experience Experience with litigation involving complex tort & general casualty, employment, construction, professional liability and/or product liability preferred. Superior communication, writing, analytical and research skills. Preparing discovery requests, objections and responses to discovery requests, and motions and briefing relating to discovery disputes. Handling court appearances and depositions a plus. 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. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.