Life Sciences - Of Counsel Attorney

The role

Work as a Life Sciences Of Counsel attorney in the San Francisco office, drafting legal documents, attending hearings and mediations, and managing a litigation caseload from start to finish. The role is meant for attorneys with trial experience who want to build a book of business in Life Sciences.

What you will do

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
• Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices
• Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the state of California
• 8+ years of defense litigation experience
• Experience with medical malpractice, nursing home litigation, or other types of health care cases
• Superior written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• Legal project management experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Discretionary bonuses
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies can only submit candidates with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access

About the company

Wilson Elser is a national law firm with more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices. The firm is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer.