Counsel, Litigation & Discovery (Hybrid/Remote)

WSGR; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 163,000 - 221,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merit bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Wilson Sonsini’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) seeks a litigator to join as Counsel, Litigation and Discovery. This full-time or part-time role offers hybrid remote flexibility and reports to the General Counsel.

The position handles a broad range of litigation matters, drafts demand letters, interacts with outside counsel, and manages document collection, review, and training for attorneys and staff. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Active bar license required (California or another Wilson Sonsini office jurisdiction).
• 3+ years of litigation experience at a law firm.
• Experience with risk management or law firm loss-prevention matters is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across the firm.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, research, writing, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and manage disputes and pre-litigation matters from investigation to resolution.
• Draft and respond to demand letters and related correspondence.
• Interact with outside counsel, opposing counsel, and firm personnel.
• Respond to non-party subpoenas and other legal process.
• Manage and conduct document collection and review; oversee preservation.
• Conduct legal research and prepare memoranda on litigation, ethics, and risk issues.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Research

Writing

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Client service

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree

Job description

Wilson Sonsini’s Office of the General Counsel (OGC) seeks a litigator to join as Counsel, Litigation and Discovery. This full-time or part-time role offers hybrid remote flexibility and reports to the General Counsel.

The position handles a broad range of litigation matters, drafts demand letters, interacts with outside counsel, and manages document collection, review, and training for attorneys and staff. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.