Remote Senior Defense Litigation Attorney – Complex Defense

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Competitive compensation and generous

401(k) match with robust benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser's Austin office is seeking a Senior Defense Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of defense litigation experience across general liability, premises, products, construction, transportation, or insurance. The position is remote from San Antonio and offers hybrid flexibility with opportunities to collaborate across a nationwide platform.

You will manage complex defense caseloads, interact with sophisticated clients, and mentor junior attorneys while contributing to high-profile matters

Qualifications

• J.D. from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Texas.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with general liability, premises, products, transportation, construction, or insurance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including trial, mediation, or negotiated settlement.
• Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning, and trial preparation.
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts.
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work with expert witnesses throughout the litigation process.
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings.
• Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices on complex litigation matters and multi-jurisdictional cases.
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate.
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development.
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal work and responsive client service.

Skills

Defense litigation

Court experience

Client communication

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser's Austin office is seeking a Senior Defense Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of defense litigation experience across general liability, premises, products, construction, transportation, or insurance. The position is remote from San Antonio and offers hybrid flexibility with opportunities to collaborate across a nationwide platform.

You will manage complex defense caseloads, interact with sophisticated clients, and mentor junior attorneys while contributing to high-profile matters