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General Liability / Transportation Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys
Location
Los Angeles, California
Posted
1 month ago
Department
Of Counsel
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in California
  • 3+ years of litigation experience
  • Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and pretrial motions
  • Superior analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
Nice to have
  • Defense litigation experience strongly preferred
  • Experience with general liability, transportation, catastrophic injury, premises liability, construction-related injury, hospitality/recreation liability, products liability, trucking, auto defense, and/or other complex civil defense matters welcome
  • Experience handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and expert discovery preferred
  • Experience cross-examining plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and/or experts preferred
  • Trial or second-chair trial experience a plus
What the job really is

The General Liability / Transportation Litigation Attorney position at Wilson Elser involves defending clients in various complex civil defense matters, including general liability and transportation cases. Attorneys will engage in drafting legal documents, managing litigation caseloads, and participating in court appearances and mediations. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and professional growth, with responsibilities varying based on the attorney's experience level.

Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • Corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Things to weigh
  • Salary range is broad ($155,000 — $250,000) and may vary based on multiple factors
  • Position may be structured at either Associate or Senior Attorney level depending on experience
  • Defense litigation experience is strongly preferred but not mandatory
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