Senior General Liability Trial Attorney - Hybrid/Remote

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP is seeking a General Liability - Trial Attorney in San Francisco to defend clients in general liability matters, including transportation and premises liability, with significant trial opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of defense litigation experience and demonstrated trial capabilities.

The role offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with opportunities to mentor junior attorneys.

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the state of California.
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience preferred.
• Demonstrated trial experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters.
• Experience appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials.
• Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required.
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred.
• Superior analytical skills.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Take and defend key fact and expert witness depositions, cover pretrial and trial appearances as first chair, manage and argue significant pretrial and trial motions.
• Manage a litigation caseload as part of a collaborative team, with level of independence based on experience
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and work toward efficient resolution of matters
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, opposing counsel, and witnesses
• Prepare status reports, case evaluations, and other client‑facing updates
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• For senior candidates, independently manage complex matters and help mentor more junior attorneys, as appropriate

Skills

Trial experience

Litigation strategy

Client communication

Courtroom appearances

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) from ABA-accredited law school

Admitted to practice in California

Job description

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP is seeking a General Liability - Trial Attorney in San Francisco to defend clients in general liability matters, including transportation and premises liability, with significant trial opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years of defense litigation experience and demonstrated trial capabilities.

The role offers a collaborative, growth-oriented environment with opportunities to mentor junior attorneys.