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Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals

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 #36 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 employees are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.

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 Program Clerk position in our Los Angeles, CA Office.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

Wilson Elser is looking for a Program Clerk to join our team in our New York, Chicago, or Orlando office in a hybrid setting. This is an excellent opportunity for legal professionals who are interested in gaining fast-paced professional experience with a national law firm.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Review, obtain and update information from internal and external systems, as required
  • Create and open new matters/files/folders
  • Maintain, and update case lists for the program
  • Input data for reporting and tracking purposes
  • Send information to the client during the intake process
  • Respond timely to emails, questions, and program related requests

Qualifications

  • 2 or more years civil litigation experience in a law firm preferred but not required.
  • Associate degree and/or paralegal certificate preferred but not required.
  • Strong computer skills, including document management systems, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word. Familiarity with Smartsheet and iManage is a plus
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Ability to take and implement direction
  • Ability to research and respond to internal and client inquiries
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances.  This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. 

Salary Range:
$50,000—$65,000 USD

Why Should You Apply? 

  • 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 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. 
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.
 
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Terms used in this posting

401k
A retirement savings plan offered by U.S. employers, often with the company matching a portion of what you contribute.
PTO
Paid Time Off — vacation, personal, or sick days you can take while still being paid.
hybrid
A work arrangement combining both in-office and remote/at-home work, typically on a set schedule.

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