Hybrid General Liability Associate Attorney – San Diego

Wilson Elser; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) match

Comprehensive health, dental, vision,

Life and disability insurance

Hybrid/Remote working arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Employee discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser in San Diego has an opening for a General Liability Associate to handle defense litigation matters, draft pleadings and motions, and manage cases from start to finish. The role offers a flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth within a national firm.

Qualifying attorneys hold a California-licensed JD with 2+ years of defense litigation experience and strong written and oral communication skills.

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.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
• 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, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser in San Diego has an opening for a General Liability Associate to handle defense litigation matters, draft pleadings and motions, and manage cases from start to finish. The role offers a flexible hybrid or remote work arrangement and opportunities for professional growth within a national firm.

Qualifying attorneys hold a California-licensed JD with 2+ years of defense litigation experience and strong written and oral communication skills.