Senior Construction Defect Of Counsel – Hybrid

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 185,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid/Remote work options

Competitive compensation

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical, dental, vision, disability, &

Generous PTO

Job summary

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a Construction Defect Of Counsel to defend developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction defect matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.

This full-time role offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement along with a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school.
• Admitted to California Bar.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience required.
• Construction defect practice experience strongly preferred.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.

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

Strong written and oral communication

Superior analytical skills

Litigation experience

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to California Bar

8+ years of defense litigation

Construction defect practice experience

Experience drafting discovery/pretrial motions

Experience handling depositions and trial

Job description

Wilson Elser in San Francisco is seeking a Construction Defect Of Counsel to defend developers, general contractors, subcontractors, and design professionals in complex construction defect matters. The ideal candidate will have strong litigation experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage cases from inception through resolution.

This full-time role offers a flexible hybrid or remote working arrangement along with a competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits