Construction Defect - Of Counsel Attorney
Wilson Elser•San Francisco, CA
•Hybrid
About The Position
This role focuses on defending developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction defect matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution. 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
- 8+ years of defense litigation required
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
Nice To Haves
- Construction defect practice experience strongly preferred
- Experience in construction law or related practice areas preferred
- 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
- discretionary bonuses
- generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
