General Liability Litigation Associate — Hybrid (SF)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

PTO

Hybrid work

Job summary

Wilson Elser solicits a General Liability Associate for its San Francisco office to manage defense litigation matters from inception to resolution.

The role involves drafting pleadings, appearing in court, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust defense strategies. A California bar admission and 2+ years of defense work are required, with potential for 2nd chair assignments. Hybrid/remote options offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in 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.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
• Superior analytical skills and strong written/oral communication.

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 written and oral communication

Superior analytical skills

Team collaboration

Ability to manage caseload

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission: California

Job description

Wilson Elser solicits a General Liability Associate for its San Francisco office to manage defense litigation matters from inception to resolution.

The role involves drafting pleadings, appearing in court, and coordinating with multidisciplinary teams to deliver robust defense strategies. A California bar admission and 2+ years of defense work are required, with potential for 2nd chair assignments. Hybrid/remote options offered.