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Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. 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 Business Intake Coordinator position in our White Plains, NY Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. Key Responsibilities: • Manages and tracks all client implementations on applicable electronic billing systems. Effectively liaising with attorneys, clients, middleware vendors and other administrative teams to meet the timeline for implementation and the specific electronic billing system requirements, • Monitor all active matter transitions to e-billing, prioritizing and ensuring their timely completion, • Identifying and documenting compliance requirements for each client's e-billing process, • Coordinating client guideline review and implementation, • Reviews new matters to ensure all relevant electronic billing information is properly entered into the billing system so that invoices are ready to submit electronically when approved. Follows up with partners, secretaries, and clients, as appropriate, to obtain the required information, • Assesses implementation process for improvements and possible efficiencies, • Participating in firm-wide and departmental compliance projects and initiatives, • Performing other duties as assigned, • Processing write-offs per Firm policy, • Bachelor's degree and internship/work experience or 1-3 years' experience in legal e-billing may substitute for education, • Knowledge of legal billing and Middleware systems preferred but not required (i.e. Legal Exchange, TyMetrix 360, Legal-X, Serengeti/Legal Tracker), • Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook is preferred, • Strong reading comprehension, analytical and problem solving skills, • Ability to exercise proper judgment, • Ability to produce detailed and accurate work products, • Ability to organize and prioritize work in a fast-paced and high volume environment to meet deadlines and daily requirements, • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with attorneys, staff, vendors and clients, • Ability to provide quality client service to both internal and external contacts, regarding matters of a routine nature, • Ability to identify issues and oversee the execution of resourceful solutions, • Willingness to learn and develop new skills, • Experience in project management a plus, • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. 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 Medical Malpractice Trial Attorney position reporting to our White Plains or NYC Office. The Position We are seeking a Trial Attorney to join our Medical Malpractice team. The ideal candidate will have taken verdicts. The ideal candidate will also be able to independently manage a complex caseload from inception through trial with support. Responsibilities: • Independently manage a caseload involving medical malpractice claims., • Handle all phases of litigation, including case evaluation, discovery, motion practice, and trial preparation., • Conduct and defend depositions of parties, witnesses, and expert witnesses., • Appear in court for hearings, conferences, and trials, with a strong emphasis on trial advocacy and courtroom skills., • Prepare and examine witnesses, develop compelling case strategies, and ensure thorough trial preparation., • Collaborate closely with other partners, associate attorneys, and support staff on case strategy and legal analysis., • Draft and argue dispositive and procedural motions with a focus on strategic litigation outcomes., • Participate in the development and execution of trial strategies, including preparing trial exhibits and evidentiary materials., • JD from an accredited law school, • Must be admitted to practice in NY, • 10+ years trial experience to verdict, • Experience in Medical Malpractice and defense litigation required., • Nursing home litigation experience is a plus, • Excellent written and oral communication skills, • Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend, • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement, • Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other 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 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.

Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. 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 Legal Administrative Assistant position in our White Plains office. This position offers a hybrid schedule, with four in-office work days and 1 remote work day per week. The Position Wilson Elser's White Plains office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistant to work with a leading Medical Malpractice and Long-Term Care defense team. Key Responsibilities • Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents, • Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures, • E-file court filings, • Open new matters, • Document management and organization, saving to network, indexing for file room, • Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw, • Prepare cover letters for attorney bills, • Input billing information into billing software, • Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars, • 2+ years Litigation experience, • Prior experience with litigation involving Medical Malpractice, • Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities, • Familiarity with New York State and Federal court procedures and rules, • Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys, • Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks, • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment, • Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel), • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. 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 Legal Administrative Assistant position in our White Plains, NY Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position Wilson Elser's White Plains office is currently seeking a Legal Administrative Assistantto join a leading litigation team Key Responsibilities: • Prepare legal filings: format documents, pull exhibits, proofread and redact documents, • Prepare court filings, become familiar with court rules and filing procedures, • E-file court filings, • Open new matters, • Document management and organization, saving to network, indexing for file room, • Retrieve court decisions from Westlaw, • Prepare cover letters for attorney bills, • Input billing information into billing software, • Schedule conferences and depositions, maintain attorney calendars, • Must have 3+ years Litigation experience, • Must have prior experience with litigation procedures and processes, e-filing, and creating table of authorities, • Familiarity with New York and New Jersey State and Federal court procedures and rules, • Ability to work in a team-based setting with other Legal Secretaries supporting a group of attorneys, • Open to taking on new responsibilities and challenging tasks, • Excellent organizational skills with the ability to integrate into a fast-paced environment, • Excellent typing skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office 2007 (Word, Outlook, Excel), • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. 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 Legal Staff Assistant position in our White Plains Office. This position is an hourly part-time role that can offer up to 28-30 hours per week. The Position Key Responsibilities: • Track and manage document requests using spreadsheets, ensuring accuracy and efficiency throughout the process., • Engage with medical providers via phone to facilitate the acquisition of necessary records and resolve any issues., • Maintain and organize case files, ensuring information is easily accessible and up-to-date., • Update electronic case files with new documents, maintaining an organized and systematic digital record-keeping system., • Experience in a law firm setting, • High level of motivation with ability to work independently and as part of a team, • Ability to multitask, successfully manage and prioritize a variety of demands daily, and take direction from support staff and attorneys, • Excellent organizational skills, • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Extremely detail-oriented and able to prioritize a heavy workload, • Proficiency in MS Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook Why Should You Apply? • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement

Job Description Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1400 attorneys in 46 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. 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 Manager of Technical Projects position in our White Plains, NY Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position This hands-on BSI Manager of Technical Projects (MTP) position will reside within the Firms Business Solutions & Innovations Department (BSI) and will lead multiple project lifecycles and deliverables for the Firms most strategic and innovative business services initiatives. The MTP is expected to directly oversee and support day-to-day departmental operations involving the firm's financial system (LMS/Rippe) and provide direct oversight and support to BSI Staff. Key Responsibilities: • Overseeing the planning, management, execution, and delivery of complex technical projects and work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget., • Serve as a key point of contact for stakeholders and will be instrumental in driving project success., • Interpret and document detailed business requirements, lead thorough business process discovery, formulate, and manage project plans, utilize data to make informed decisions, develop testing plans, lead quality assurance testing, and assist with the creation of training materials., • Lead requirements' gathering sessions, collaborate with internal and external IT resources for application development needs, develop detailed user stories, manage projects with JIRA software, as their central application for all team and task management., • Collaborate with the firm's internal Revenue and Finance departments' leadership on all BSI cross-functional projects involving LMS/Rippe, Data Analytics & reporting, Aderant, Power BI, third party vendors, new software Integrations, and other initiatives., • Support BSI Department staff PTO scheduling, system access, training sessions, hardware and/or connectivity issues, and other matters., • Minimum of 5 years recent experience in a hands-on leadership or project management role within an Information Technology or Business Services department, managing both internal staff and external vendors, • Minimum of 5 years' experience in a supervisor or management role with direct oversight of support staff, • Minimum of 3 years recent experience leading projects through Agile/Iterative/Hybrid methodologies, operating in Product Owner role when necessary to decompose high level project requirements into actionable Sprints and deliverables for the project teams, • Highly proficient using JIRA software for project and task management, • Motivated to educate and facilitate sprint planning, daily scrums, and retrospectives, • Educate and reinforce scrum methodology and Agile framework to team members and key stakeholders, • Experience and preferable certification in Process Improvement Methodology (Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, etc.), • Leading vendor resources for projects that fall outside of existing IT functional areas, • Expert communicator with exceptional written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal skills, • Subject matter expert in the basics of project management (estimation, project planning, resource planning, issue management, risk management, change management, communication planning), • Multi-tasker with ability to successfully manage numerous projects and tasks concurrently, • Substantiated experience raising the bar on staff delivery performance and cultivating high performance work environments, • Experience transforming teams through technology, organization, culture, process, and business change management, • Solution-oriented with strong leadership skills and a passion for excellence, • Bachelor's degree in business administration, computer science or equivalent work experience, • Experience with Aderant Financial System & Power BI Development Studio strongly desired, • Scrum Master, Lean Six Sigma, PMP certification(s) strongly desired, • Experience leading the transition, integration and implementation of legal e-billing platforms a plus, • ITIL certification a plus, • Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan, • Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement