Senior General Liability Attorney - Hybrid (Dallas)

Wilson Elser - Attorneys; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Wilson Elser in Dallas is seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney with 8+ years of defense litigation experience, including general liability, personal injury, transportation, or catastrophic injury matters. The role offers interaction with sophisticated national clients and cross-office teams, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

You will independently manage complex defense matters and advise clients, collaborating with in-house counsel and insurance representatives while mentoring

Qualifications

• 8+ years of defense litigation experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Client-facing experience preferred.
• Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

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

Litigation experience

Client communication

Team leadership

Cross-office collaboration

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Texas Bar admission

Tools

Legal research databases

Job description

Wilson Elser in Dallas is seeking a Senior General Liability Attorney with 8+ years of defense litigation experience, including general liability, personal injury, transportation, or catastrophic injury matters. The role offers interaction with sophisticated national clients and cross-office teams, with a flexible hybrid work arrangement.

You will independently manage complex defense matters and advise clients, collaborating with in-house counsel and insurance representatives while mentoring