Overview
Senior Complex Litigation Attorney Jobs in Escondido, California, USA at Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our Senior Complex Litigation Attorney position in our San Francisco, San Diego, Los Angeles, or Orange County Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Senior Complex Litigation Attorney with experience in general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ years of litigation experience to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners
Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations and depositions
Communicate with clients and provide reports
Qualifications
JD from an accredited law school
Admitted to practice in California
8+ years of defense litigation
Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters preferred
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Client-facing experience preferred
Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
Legal project management experience is helpful
First chair trial experience a plus
Pay Range:
$175,000 – $200,000 USD
Why Should You Apply?
Flexibility: Remote and hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend
Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan
Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits
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Title: Senior Complex Litigation Attorney
Company: Wilson Elser
Location: Escondido, California, USA
Category: Law/Legal (Lawyer, Legal Counsel), Management
