Wilson Elser · 19 hours ago
Litigation and Project Management Midlevel Associate
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
5+ years expWilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. They are seeking a Litigation and Project Management Associate to work with national client services teams, manage legal staff, and ensure effective communication and strategy alignment in litigation matters.
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Responsibilities
Work with national client services teams to develop and execute initiatives for client service and relationship development
Interface with clients on litigation readiness, response, and matter management, including monitoring and service delivery improvements
Manage, mentor, and oversee paralegals and other legal support staff, ensuring quality work product, effective delegation, and professional development
Coordinate closely with local handling attorneys on individual cases to ensure alignment on strategy, case progress, and compliance with client expectations
Serve as a key point of contact between national counsel, local counsel, and internal matter teams to ensure timely communication, consistent workflows, and efficient task execution
Supervise legal staff dedicated to diverse client services tasks within the litigation portfolio
Liaise with trial and local counsel on litigated matters, facilitating communication within matter teams to ensure the appropriate effort is expended on tasks
Help ensure adherence with client outside counsel guidelines
Qualification
Required
JD from an ABA-accredited law school
5+ years of law firm, in-house, or legal tech experience with litigation required
2+ years managing and directing the work of others required
Ability to achieve optimum legal outcomes in a timely manner by focusing on key objectives, seeking efficient legal solutions, prioritizing multiple matters and issues, and avoiding unnecessary disputes
Ability to adapt to changing work situations, grasp and apply new ideas, and communicate effectively with various personalities at all levels of management and staff in solving problems quickly and effectively
Deep understanding of attorney (or equivalent professional services) work product and diverse work styles
Willingness and ability to develop deep understanding of practice areas and the clients and industries we support
Strong focus on client service and responsiveness; ability to work in a consultative manner
Advanced communication and writing skills to convey and explain project scenarios, report progress on process improvement, and make recommendations to better manage engagements
Ability to cultivate and foster relationships and serve as a trusted advisor at all organizational levels; demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as part of a team and the ability to lead, influence, and motivate others
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work seamlessly with client representatives, colleagues, local counsel, and national counsel as part of a cohesive team
Ability to handle multiple projects, organize and prioritize issues and workload, and manage time and resources effectively to meet deadlines
Preferred
2+ years of experience with eDiscovery a plus
Experience with transportation and logistics, general liability, and commercial litigation a plus
Benefits
401k match
Generous PTO plan
Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Company
Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
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