Senior General Liability Attorney — Hybrid/Remote NV

Wilson Elser; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Competitive compensation

Generous PTO

401(k) match

Comprehensive medical/dental/vision

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability Of Counsel in our Las Vegas office. This role targets lawyers with 8+ years in defense litigation, handling catastrophic injury, product liability, and related matters.

You will draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage cases from start to finish while collaborating with a national team. The position offers a flexible hybrid arrangement; Nevada remote work is possible.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in Nevada.
• 8+ years of defense litigation.
• Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus.
• 2nd chair trial experience a plus.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices.
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team.
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Written communication

Oral communication

2nd chair trial experience

Court appearances

Depositions

Defense litigation

Education

JD from ABA-accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a General Liability Of Counsel in our Las Vegas office. This role targets lawyers with 8+ years in defense litigation, handling catastrophic injury, product liability, and related matters.

You will draft pleadings, attend hearings, and manage cases from start to finish while collaborating with a national team. The position offers a flexible hybrid arrangement; Nevada remote work is possible.