Senior General Liability Attorney

The role

Manage a complex defense litigation caseload from start to finish, including trial, mediation or settlement. Work directly with in-house counsel and national clients on general liability, personal injury, transportation and catastrophic injury matters.

What you will do

• Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including trial, mediation, or negotiated settlement
• Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning, and trial preparation
• Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work closely with expert witnesses
• Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
• Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices on complex litigation matters and multi-jurisdictional cases
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate
• Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development
• Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal work and responsive client service

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in Texas
• 8+ years of defense litigation

Nice to have

• Experience with defending Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, Transportation, and other civil litigation matters
• Client-facing experience
• Legal project management experience
• First chair trial experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
• Corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Hybrid flexibility that supports work-life balance
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
• Mentorship and professional development

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser accepts candidate submissions from recruitment agencies only through its Recruitment Agency Portal with a current signed fee agreement

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices, recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #30 in the National Law Journal's survey. The firm emphasizes collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.