Associate Attorney, General Liability — Hybrid/Remote

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 155,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Job summary

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a General Liability Associate with defense litigation experience. The role involves managing litigation matters from pleadings to trial, collaborating across offices, and serving clients with diligence.

The position offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement, a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The firm emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and a collegial environment in a national practice.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 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
• Experience cross-examining 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

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
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Skills

Strong written and oral communication

Superior analytical skills

Cross-examining witnesses

Trial experience a plus

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice in California

Job description

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a General Liability Associate with defense litigation experience. The role involves managing litigation matters from pleadings to trial, collaborating across offices, and serving clients with diligence.

The position offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement, a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits. The firm emphasizes mentorship, professional growth, and a collegial environment in a national practice.