Life Sciences Associate

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; Deutschland; Hybrid; EUR 134.000 - 181.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

Zusammenfassung

Wilson Elser's San Francisco office seeks a Life Sciences Associate to join a team of attorneys in a collaborative environment. The role involves defending health care matters, including medical malpractice and senior living cases, with opportunities to handle a broad spectrum of life sciences litigation.

Qualified candidates hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, are admitted in California, and have 2–8 years of defense litigation experience.

Qualifikationen

• 2–8 years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with medical malpractice, senior living, or health care litigation is required.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• Cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trials is a plus.
• Strong written and oral communication skills are essential.
• Superior analytical skills for complex litigation.
• Team collaboration across departments to support cases.

Aufgaben

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal memoranda.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate across departments and offices to support a cohesive team.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload from start to finish.
• Communicate with clients and provide status updates.

Kenntnisse

Defense litigation experience

Medical malpractice exposure

Cross-examining witnesses

Trial experience

Written & oral communication

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

JD from ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in California

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Wilson Elser’s San Francisco office is currently seeking a Life Sciences Associate to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment. Our firm is committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service we provide through 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 be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply.

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement, or remote work opportunities.

The Position

This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys to grow their careers across a broad spectrum of the life sciences and healthcare practices, including medical malpractice, senior living and long-term care litigation, medical device product liability, and broader health care litigation matters.

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Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 2-8 years of defense litigation
• Experience with medical malpractice, senior living and long-term care litigation, or other types of health care cases required.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
• Trial experience a plus
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

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

Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.

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 full‑time 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.

Salary Range:

$155,000—$210,000 USD

Why Join Wilson Elser?

• Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
• Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
• Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm’s policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions 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 disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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