Commercial Litigation - Associate Attorney

Wilson Elser • San Diego, CA

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 #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. 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 Commercial Litigation Associate position in our San Diego Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement. This is an excellent opportunity for an attorney to represent businesses and corporate clients in complex commercial disputes, including all phases of litigation from case strategy and discovery through trial and resolution. The ideal candidate has strong analytical, research, writing, negotiation, and advocacy skills, with a commitment to delivering practical, results-oriented legal solutions.

Requirements

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 2+ years of experience in commercial litigation, including breach of contract, D&O, and trade secret litigation
• Experience with MSJs
• Experience with complex factual patterns and legal argument, such as nuance with contractual interpretations and breach of fiduciary duty claims
• Ability to handle discovery disputes with minimal supervision
• Ability to take depositions

Nice To Haves

• Corporate Governance experience is a plus
• Legal project management experience is helpful

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• life insurance
• generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree