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Wilson Elser · 3 days ago

General Liability Of Counsel

Los Angeles County, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$200K/yr - $230K/yr

8+ years exp

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with over 1300 attorneys in 43 offices across the United States. They are seeking a General Liability Of Counsel to manage litigation caseloads, draft legal documents, and collaborate with colleagues while contributing to a supportive team environment.

ConsultingFinancial ServicesLegal

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents

Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations

Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment

Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end

Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Qualification

Defense litigation experienceJD from ABA accredited schoolCalifornia bar admissionCatastrophic injury experienceDrafting discovery motionsTrial experienceAnalytical skillsCommunication skills

Required

JD from an ABA accredited law school

Admitted to practice in the state of California

8+ years of defense litigation

Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters

Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required

Superior analytical skills

Strong written and oral communication skills

Preferred

Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred

Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus

2nd chair trial experience a plus

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

Life insurance

401k match

Generous PTO plan

Access to corporate discount plans

Company

Wilson Elser

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Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States.

Founded in 1978

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.wilsonelser.com

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