Litigation Associate (Hybrid) – National Firm

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Security Guard Litigation – Associate Attorney to join a national coordinating counsel team. The role handles general liability, premises and hospital security, and catastrophic loss matters from start to finish.

Applicants must have a JD, CA admission, and 4+ years in civil defense, with strong analytical, written and oral communication. A collaborative, hybrid environment and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in California.
• 4+ years of civil defense, ideally including premises liability, catastrophic loss, and general liability.
• Premises and hospital security experience a plus.
• Dispositive motion practice experience.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Legal project management experience is helpful.

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

Legal project management

Court proceedings coordination

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser in Los Angeles, CA, is seeking a Security Guard Litigation – Associate Attorney to join a national coordinating counsel team. The role handles general liability, premises and hospital security, and catastrophic loss matters from start to finish.

Applicants must have a JD, CA admission, and 4+ years in civil defense, with strong analytical, written and oral communication. A collaborative, hybrid environment and competitive benefits are offered.