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Senior General Liability Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · Atlanta · United States
Posted: 12/22/2025 · On the employer's job feed since 10/11/2026
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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.
Wilson Elser’s Atlanta office is currently seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney with experience in general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals.
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 Senior General Liability Attorney position in our Atlanta, GA office.
This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including trial, mediation, or negotiated settlement
- Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning, and trial preparation
- Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
- Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work closely with expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
- Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
- Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives
- Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices on complex litigation matters and multi-jurisdictional cases
- Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate
- Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development
- Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal work and responsive client service
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of Georgia
- 8+ years of defense litigation experience
- Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, employment, or insurance preferred.
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Sophisticated technical skills necessary
- First chair trial experience a plus
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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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