Senior Trial Attorney

The role

Manage a complex defense litigation caseload from start to finish, including trial, mediation, or settlement. Work with partners and colleagues on premises and general liability matters for a national firm.

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 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
• 15+ years of insurance defense, premises liability, catastrophic loss, and/or general liability experience
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

• Negligent security experience
• Trial experience
• Dispositive motion practice experience
• Legal project management experience
• Premises security experience

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Generous PTO
• 401(k) match
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability coverage
• Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
• Hybrid flexibility to support work-life balance
• Long-term growth and advancement within a nationally recognized firm

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access
• Wilson Elser participates in E-Verify; new hires must confirm work authorization

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.