Construction & Complex Liability Litigation Attorney

The role

Defend clients in complex liability matters such as construction defect, premises liability, catastrophic injury and general liability. Manage cases from start to resolution, with independence based on experience.

What you will do

• Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, discovery and other legal documents
• Handle court appearances, depositions, mediations and other litigation events
• Manage a litigation caseload as part of a collaborative team
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and work toward efficient resolution
• Communicate with clients, carriers, experts, opposing counsel and witnesses
• Prepare status reports, case evaluations and other client-facing updates
• Collaborate with attorneys across offices and practice areas
• For senior candidates, independently manage complex matters and mentor junior attorneys, as appropriate

Required qualifications

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 3+ years of litigation experience
• Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions and pretrial motions
• Superior analytical, writing and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team

Nice to have

• Defense litigation experience
• Construction defect, general liability, premises liability, catastrophic injury, transportation or related complex litigation experience
• Experience handling court appearances, depositions, mediations and expert discovery
• Experience cross-examining plaintiffs, fact witnesses and/or experts
• Trial or second-chair trial experience

Benefits

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

Before you apply

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