Wilson Elser · 1 day ago
Crisis and Emergency Response Attorney
McLean, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
7+ years expWilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with over 1300 attorneys across the United States. They are seeking an experienced Crisis and Emergency Response Attorney to join their Crisis Response & Management team, focusing on high-stakes liability matters and providing legal response to catastrophic incidents.
ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal
Responsibilities
Provide rapid, on-site and remote legal response following catastrophic incidents, fatalities, violent acts, or other high-exposure events
Conduct and oversee early-stage investigations, including fact development, witness coordination, evidence preservation, and engagement of third-party experts
Develop and execute proactive legal strategies designed to mitigate liability, and minimize business disruption
Collaborate with internal attorneys across offices and practice areas to deliver coordinated, firmwide client service
Work closely with external professionals such as investigators, accident reconstructionist, forensic experts, and engineers
Advise insurance carriers, self-insured clients, and corporate stakeholders on risk management and claim strategy
Participate in a rotating on-call structure supporting Wilson Elser’s 24/7 emergency response system, including client access through a dedicated answering service and on-alert deployment
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an accredited law school
Admission to practice in the state you reside in
7+ years of relevant legal experience, preferably including litigation, investigations, transportation incident, catastrophic loss and other high-exposure matters
Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters involving fatalities, violent acts, or significant public scrutiny
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
Willingness and ability to respond quickly to urgent matters, including occasional travel and on-site response
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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