Senior General Liability Attorney

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney to join their Houston office. This hybrid position offers flexibility and the chance to work with prominent national clients. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of defense litigation experience, particularly in personal injury and general liability cases. You'll manage your own caseload while collaborating with a team of skilled professionals. The firm values teamwork and innovation, providing a supportive environment for career growth and professional development. If you're ready to take on substantial litigation responsibilities, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Corporate discount plans

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Admitted to practice in Texas with 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Client-facing experience and first chair trial experience are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage litigation caseload from beginning to end.
• Regular trial preparation, court appearances, and client communication.

Skills

Defense Litigation

Personal Injury Law

General Liability Law

Catastrophic Injury Law

Transportation Law

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Legal Project Management

Education

JD from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.

Wilson Elser's Houston office is currently seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney with experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals.

This is a hybrid position, offering great flexibility.

Our Firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply for the Senior General Liability Attorney position in our Houston, TX office.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Texas
• 8+ years of defense litigation
• Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Client-facing experience preferred
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
• Legal project management experience is helpful
• First chair trial experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners
• Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide reports

Why Should You Apply?

• Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
• Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
• Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits

Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at [e-mail].

We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.