Senior Defense Litigation Attorney - Hybrid

Wilson Elser; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid flexibility

Comprehensive benefits

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, life, anddis

Access to corporate discount programs

Job summary

Wilson Elser's Austin office is seeking a Senior Defense Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of defense litigation experience. This role involves handling cases across general liability, premises, products, transportation, construction, or insurance, with direct interaction with in-house counsel and insurance representatives.

The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities to mentor junior attorneys while collaborating with teams across offices on complex matters for prominent

Qualifications

• JD from an 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.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Sophisticated technical skills necessary.
• First chair trial experience a plus.

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 closely 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

Written and oral communication

Analytical skills

First chair trial experience

Team collaboration

Education

JD 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. This role involves handling cases across general liability, premises, products, transportation, construction, or insurance, with direct interaction with in-house counsel and insurance representatives.

The position offers a flexible hybrid schedule and opportunities to mentor junior attorneys while collaborating with teams across offices on complex matters for prominent