General Liability Trial Attorney — Hybrid, High-Impact Defense

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Hybrid work options

Bonuses

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability - Trial Attorney in its San Francisco office. This role offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement within a nationally recognized defense firm.

The successful candidate will manage complex general liability matters, handle trial work from intake to verdict, and mentor junior attorneys as appropriate. California bar admission and 8+ years of defense litigation experience preferred; the position includes a competitive salary and

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.
• Trial experience in catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, or related general liability matters.
• Experience appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend key fact and expert witness depositions, cover pretrial and trial appearances as first chair, manage and argue significant pretrial and trial motions.
• Manage a litigation caseload as part of a collaborative team, with level of independence based on experience
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and work toward efficient resolution of matters
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, opposing counsel, and witnesses
• Prepare status reports, case evaluations, and other client-facing updates
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• For senior candidates, independently manage complex matters and help mentor more junior attorneys, as appropriate

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation management

Client communication

Analytical skills

Oral advocacy

Legal drafting

Cross-examination

Court appearances

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability - Trial Attorney in its San Francisco office. This role offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement within a nationally recognized defense firm.

The successful candidate will manage complex general liability matters, handle trial work from intake to verdict, and mentor junior attorneys as appropriate. California bar admission and 8+ years of defense litigation experience preferred; the position includes a competitive salary and