Senior Trial Attorney

The role

Work as a Senior Trial Attorney on complex defense litigation from start to finish, including trial, mediation or settlement. Collaborate with partners and colleagues on multi-jurisdictional matters and mentor junior attorneys.

What you will do

• Manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution
• Develop case strategy, motion practice, discovery planning and trial preparation
• Draft and argue motions, pleadings, briefs and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
• Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery and work with expert witnesses
• Represent clients at hearings, mediations, arbitrations and other proceedings
• Give strategic legal advice and regular case updates to clients and insurance representatives
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices on complex matters
• Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate
• Take part in trial preparation, including witness preparation and exhibit management
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver high-quality legal work

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

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
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm

Before you apply

• Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program and confirms work authorization for all new hires

About the company

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