Senior Defense Litigation Attorney — Hybrid, Impact & Growth

Wilson Elser; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Wilson Elser’s Austin office is seeking a Senior Defense Litigation Attorney with 8+ years of experience in general liability, premises, products, construction, transportation, or insurance. This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility and opportunities to work with national clients and cross-office teams.

You will independently manage a complex defense caseload, develop case strategy, draft motions, take depositions, and mentor junior attorneys while delivering high-quality client

Qualifications

• JD from ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of Texas.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Experience with litigation involving 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 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

Defense litigation

Trial prep

Written and oral communication

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 experience in general liability, premises, products, construction, transportation, or insurance. This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility and opportunities to work with national clients and cross-office teams.

You will independently manage a complex defense caseload, develop case strategy, draft motions, take depositions, and mentor junior attorneys while delivering high-quality client