Jobs at Wilson Elser

General Liability Litigation Of Counsel independently manages insurance defense, general liability, auto and transportation liability, and New York construction law cases. Responsibilities include court appearances, depositions, client communications, legal strategy, and collaboration with partners and attorneys. The role requires a New York law license, a JD, and at least 10 years of substantial litigation experience, with expertise in premises liability, general liability, and preferably construction law, OSHA proceedings, and regulatory compliance.

Manage insurance defense and general liability litigation from intake through trial, including depositions, motion practice, court appearances, witness preparation, trial exhibits, client communication, and collaborative case strategy with partners and team members.

Lead incident response for cybersecurity and data privacy incidents, advise clients and carriers, oversee forensics and third-party vendors, draft breach notices and policies, respond to regulatory investigations and defend privacy lawsuits, supervise junior attorneys, and manage budgets and client communications.

Advise clients on data privacy compliance, AI governance, privacy policies, risk assessments, and emerging regulatory frameworks. Draft data processing and vendor agreements, deliver privacy and AI training, monitor legal developments, and defend clients in privacy litigation, including data breach, TCPA, BIPA, and wiretapping claims. The attorney will collaborate on technology and cybersecurity matters while managing a substantial caseload, mentoring junior attorneys, and supporting practice development.

Provide legal incident response for cybersecurity and data breaches: analyze applicable privacy laws, draft breach notices and crisis communications, oversee forensics and vendors, respond to regulators, advise clients and prepare reports and budgets.

Manage a nationwide litigation caseload and national claims program, lead discovery strategy and execution, conduct investigations, identify and mitigate discovery risks, partner with clients and colleagues on case strategy, improve discovery processes, and handle high-volume, multi-jurisdictional matters in a fast-paced environment.

Manage complex insurance claims and coverage matters from notice through resolution. Evaluate coverage, liability, and damages across professional and specialty liability lines; draft coverage opinions and reservation/denial letters; coordinate outside counsel; prepare exposure/reserve reports; negotiate settlements and participate in mediation; advise clients, carriers, and partners on risk mitigation and claims-handling strategies.

Defend product liability and complex tort matters by managing litigation cases from intake through resolution. Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and client memoranda; attend hearings, depositions, trials and mediations; negotiate settlements; and collaborate with colleagues under senior attorney supervision.

Manage a litigation caseload from start to finish defending general liability, premises liability, personal injury, tort, and insurance defense matters. Handle court appearances, depositions, client communications, and collaborate with partners and attorneys. Gain exposure to trucking, construction, and transportation litigation and possibly OSHA and NY Construction Law issues.