Lead General Liability Of Counsel
Lead General Liability Of Counsel
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$ 190000 - 230000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
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 longterm fit where you can grow in a role and will be valued and empowered then we invite you to apply to our Lead General Liability Of Counsel position in our San FranciscoOffice.
This position offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement.
The Position
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 litigationbased responsibilities.
Key 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
Qualifications
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 8 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
- Experience crossexamining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
- Experience handling court appearances depositions and trial experience a plus
- 2ndchair trial experience a plus
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience education licensure and/or certifications geographic location market demands other business and organizational needs and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered fulltime and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan medical dental vision disability and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Pay Range
$190000 $230000 USD
Why Should You Apply
- Flexibility:Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support worklife blend
- Benefits:Outstanding benefits package including 401k match and generous PTO plan
- Career Growth:Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Employee Perks:Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024 agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement please contact us at .
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firms policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race color national origin religion age sex disability citizenship marital status sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Employment Type
Full Time
