Senior Professional Liability Attorney — Hybrid/Remote

Wilson Elser - Business & Legal Professionals; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical, dental, vision, life

Disability insurance

Generous PTO

Remote/Hybrid flexibility

Corporate discounts

Job summary

Wilson Elser is seeking a client-focused Of Counsel or Partner-level attorney for its Los Angeles or Orange County office. You will lead litigation involving legal and accounting malpractice, advise on ethics, licensing, and governance, and manage cases from start to finish.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of litigation experience, California admission, and national-level exposure to class actions. The role offers hybrid or remote work and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school.
• Admitted to practice in the State of California.
• 10+ years of litigation experience; prior experience litigating and advising on issues affecting accounting and/or legal professionals and firms is a plus.
• National-level experience and familiarity with class action and multistate matters preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-party litigation and advise clients on sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters.

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead counsel in litigation involving legal and accounting malpractice, ethics proceedings, regulatory compliance matters, and other business disputes frequently encountered by accounting and law firms.
• Advise clients on risk management, ethics, licensing, partnership matters, M&A activity, and internal governance.
• Proactively manage a litigation caseload, helping oversee cases from beginning to end.
• Conduct legal research and analysis related to transportation laws, regulations, and legal standards.
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents.
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations.
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients, demonstrating strong advocacy and negotiation skills.
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development initiatives.

Skills

Legal leadership

Negotiation

Client relations

Risk management

Education

J.D. from an accredited law school

Job description

Wilson Elser is seeking a client-focused Of Counsel or Partner-level attorney for its Los Angeles or Orange County office. You will lead litigation involving legal and accounting malpractice, advise on ethics, licensing, and governance, and manage cases from start to finish.

Ideal candidates have 10+ years of litigation experience, California admission, and national-level exposure to class actions. The role offers hybrid or remote work and a comprehensive benefits package.