Senior Premises Security Defense Attorney — Hybrid

Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a Premises Security / General Liability Defense Attorney in Orange County. This is a national coordinating counsel role with a flexible hybrid schedule.

Ideal candidates have a California JD, CA bar, 8+ years in insurance defense and premises/general liability, and strong trial experience. Negligent security is a plus. Role includes drafting pleadings, hearings, and managing a caseload with clients.

Qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 8+ years in insurance defense, premises liability, catastrophic loss, and/or general liability

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

Insurance defense

Premises liability

General liability

Trial experience

Written and oral communication

Legal project management

Negligent security (plus)

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission in California

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a Premises Security / General Liability Defense Attorney in Orange County. This is a national coordinating counsel role with a flexible hybrid schedule.

Ideal candidates have a California JD, CA bar, 8+ years in insurance defense and premises/general liability, and strong trial experience. Negligent security is a plus. Role includes drafting pleadings, hearings, and managing a caseload with clients.