Hybrid/Remote General Liability Defense Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, invites applications for a General Liability Associate in our San Diego office. This role targets attorneys with litigation experience who want to grow and take on substantive defense matters, including court appearances, depositions, and drafting pleadings.

The position offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement. California bar admission with 2+ years defense litigation, plus strong written and oral communication skills, are required; 2nd chair

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 2+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions
• Cross-examining plaintiffs and other witnesses preferred
• Court appearances, depositions and trial experience a plus
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus
• Superior analytical and communication skills

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

Defense litigation experience

Analytical skills

Written and oral communication

2nd chair trial experience

Court appearances & depositions

Education

JD (ABA accredited)

Job description

Wilson Elser, a national law firm, invites applications for a General Liability Associate in our San Diego office. This role targets attorneys with litigation experience who want to grow and take on substantive defense matters, including court appearances, depositions, and drafting pleadings.

The position offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement. California bar admission with 2+ years defense litigation, plus strong written and oral communication skills, are required; 2nd chair