Crisis and Emergency Response Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978 we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journals survey of the nations largest law firms. Were also Mansfield Certified Plus.

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 Crisis and Emergency Response Attorney position in our Los AngelesOffice.

This position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement.

The Position

We are seeking an experienced attorney to join our Crisis Response & Management team representing a large logistics services provider facing high-stakes liability matters involving catastrophic incidents fatalities transportation accidents and significant reputational exposure. This role requires a lawyer who is comfortable operating in fast-moving high-pressure environments and who can partner closely with clients insurers and multidisciplinary response teams from the earliest stages of an incident through litigation.

The ideal candidate brings strong investigative instincts sound judgment under pressure and the ability to develop proactive legal strategies in matters involving substantial legal financial and reputational risk.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide rapid on-site and remote legal response following catastrophic incidents fatalities violent acts or other high-exposure events
• Conduct and oversee early-stage investigations including fact development witness coordination evidence preservation and engagement of third-party experts
• Develop and execute proactive legal strategies designed to mitigate liability and minimize business disruption
• Collaborate with internal attorneys across offices and practice areas to deliver coordinated firmwide client service
• Work closely with external professionals such as investigators accident reconstructionist forensic experts and engineers
• Advise insurance carriers self-insured clients and corporate stakeholders on risk management and claim strategy
• Participate in a rotating on-call structure supporting Wilson Elsers 24/7 emergency response system including client access through a dedicated answering service and on-alert deployment

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admission to practice in the state you reside in
• 7 years of relevant legal experience preferably including litigation investigations transportation incident catastrophic loss and other high-exposure matters
• Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive matters involving fatalities violent acts or significant public scrutiny
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams
• Willingness and ability to respond quickly to urgent matters including occasional travel and on-site response

Why Should You Apply

• Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life 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

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