General Liability - Trial Attorney

Wilson Elser•San Francisco, CA

46d•Hybrid

About The Position

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys in 46 offices, recognized among the top 100 law firms. The San Francisco office is seeking a General Liability - Trial Attorney to join a collaborative team. This position focuses on defending clients in various general liability matters, including transportation, premises liability, catastrophic injury, construction-related injury, habitability, products liability, and trucking. The role offers significant trial work opportunities and the chance to manage cases from intake through trial in a dynamic environment that encourages professional growth. The position offers a flexible, hybrid, or remote working arrangement.

Requirements

JD from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the state of California
8+ years of defense litigation experience preferred
Demonstrated trial experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters
Experience appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials
Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Take and defend key fact and expert witness depositions
Cover pretrial and trial appearances as first chair
Manage and argue significant pretrial and trial motions
Manage a litigation caseload as part of a collaborative team, with level of independence based on experience
Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and work toward efficient resolution of matters
Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, opposing counsel, and witnesses
Prepare status reports, case evaluations, and other client-facing updates
Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
For senior candidates, independently manage complex matters and help mentor more junior attorneys, as appropriate