Product Liability - Associate Attorney
About The Position
Wilson Elser is redefining the experience of working at a national law firm. With over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 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 attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally. Wilson Elser's San Francisco office is currently seeking a Product Liability Associate to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment. 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. This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement. Discover our newly renovated San Francisco office! Take a virtual tour and explore our building amenities.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 2+ years of litigation experience preferred
- Complex litigation, class actions, product liability and product recall experience preferred
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
- 2nd chair trial experience a plus
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Responsibilities
- Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
- Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
- Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
- Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
- Communicate with clients and provide status reports
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- medical
- dental
- vision
- disability
- life insurance
- generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- corporate discount programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
