General Liability - Trial Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys•San Francisco, CA

46d•$250,000 - $300,000•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. Wilson Elser's San Francisco office is currently seeking a General Liability - Trial Attorney 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. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with litigation experience who are looking to grow their careers and take on increased responsibility in a busy and sophisticated defense litigation practice. The role focuses on defending clients in general liability, transportation, premises liability, catastrophic injury, construction-related injury, habitability, products liability, trucking, and other complex civil defense matters, with significant opportunities for trial work. The ideal candidate will have experience managing cases from intake through trial. This position offers a collaborative and dynamic environment that encourages professional growth and the opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of legal matters, including in-court trial experience. 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 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