Construction Defect Of Counsel — San Francisco (Hybrid)

Wilson Elser; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work

401(k) matching

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a Construction Defect Of Counsel to defend developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.

This is a full-time role with a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement, offering a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 8+ years of defense litigation.
• Construction defect practice experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other witnesses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate 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 litigation

Analytical skills

Written & verbal

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in California

Job description

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a Construction Defect Of Counsel to defend developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.

This is a full-time role with a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement, offering a competitive salary range and comprehensive benefits.