Description:

The Position:
Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Senior Complex Litigation Attorney with experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals.

Key Responsibilities:

Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners
Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations and depositions
Communicate with clients and provide reports

Qualifications:

JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in California
8+ years of defense litigation
Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Client-facing experience preferred
Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Legal project management experience is helpful
First chair trial experience a plus

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. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. 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.