Senior Defense Litigator - Hybrid/Remote (TX)

Wilson Elser (Attorney Careers); Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid Flexibility

Comprehensive Benefits

401(k) match

Job summary

Wilson Elser’s Austin office is seeking a remote Senior Defense Litigation Attorney based in San Antonio with 8+ years of defense litigation experience. The attorney will handle complex matters across general liability, premises, products, transportation, construction, or insurance, interacting with in-house counsel and national clients in a hybrid work model.

The role offers exposure to a wide variety of matters, collaboration with experienced professionals, and opportunity for long-term growth

Qualifications

• JD from an 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.
• 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

Defense litigation (8+ years)

Written and oral communication

Analytical skills

First chair trial experience

Education

JD from ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in Texas

Job description

Wilson Elser’s Austin office is seeking a remote Senior Defense Litigation Attorney based in San Antonio with 8+ years of defense litigation experience. The attorney will handle complex matters across general liability, premises, products, transportation, construction, or insurance, interacting with in-house counsel and national clients in a hybrid work model.

The role offers exposure to a wide variety of matters, collaboration with experienced professionals, and opportunity for long-term growth