Wilsonelserattorneys

Wilsonelserattorneys

General Liability Associate

San Francisco, California · Full-time

Sponsorship not specified$155k-$210kDetected 13 days ago
ComplianceAccessibilityCommunicationCollaborationMentoring

About the role

  • This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience who are looking to grow in their careers and take on increased and substantive defense litigation-based responsibilities.
  • Discover our newly renovated San Francisco office!

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
  • Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners

Requirements

  • 2+ years of defense litigation
  • Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters
  • Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in the state of California
  • Superior analytical skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

  • Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
  • Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
  • 2 nd chair trial experience a plus

Compensation

  • $155,000 - $210,000 USD
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Company info

  • 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 #36 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 General Liability Associate position in our San Francisco Office.
  • This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement.
  • The Position
  • Take a virtual tour and explore our building amenities.
  • Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
  • Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
  • We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • cisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental d

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