Professional Liability Attorney – Legal and Accounting Malpractice

The role

Lead counsel in litigation for legal and accounting malpractice, ethics and regulatory matters. Advise clients on risk, ethics, licensing and governance, and manage a litigation caseload from start to finish.

What you will do

• Serve as lead counsel in legal and accounting malpractice litigation, ethics proceedings and regulatory compliance matters
• Advise clients on risk management, ethics, licensing, partnership matters, M&A and internal governance
• Proactively manage a litigation caseload from beginning to end
• Conduct legal research and analysis on transportation laws, regulations and legal standards
• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda and other legal documents
• Attend court hearings, depositions and mediations
• Negotiate settlements and agreements on behalf of clients
• Manage and grow client relationships with a focus on long-term engagement
• Work across practice groups such as cybersecurity, employment, commercial and class actions
• Mentor junior attorneys and contribute to business development; represent the firm externally through thought leadership and speaking

Required qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in the State of California
• 10+ years of litigation experience
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex, multi-party litigation and advise on sophisticated corporate and regulatory matters

Nice to have

• Prior experience litigating and advising on issues affecting accounting and/or legal professionals and firms
• National-level experience and familiarity with class action and multistate matters

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with match
• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous PTO
• Discretionary bonuses
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Hybrid flexibility to support work-life balance
• Mentorship and professional development

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies can only submit candidates with a current signed fee agreement dated as of 7/1/2024, through the firm's Recruitment Agency Portal
• Participates in E-Verify; work authorization is confirmed for new hires

About the company

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