General Liability / Transportation Litigation Attorney

The role

Defend clients in general liability, transportation, premises liability, catastrophic injury, construction-related injury, hospitality/recreation liability, products liability, trucking, auto defense, and other complex civil defense matters. Handle cases from inception through resolution as part of a collaborative team.

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, with level of independence based on experience
• Develop case strategy, evaluate liability and damages, and work toward efficient resolution of matters
• 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, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
• For senior candidates, independently manage complex matters and help mentor more 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 also contributing to a collaborative team environment

Nice to have

• Defense litigation experience
• Experience with general liability, transportation, catastrophic injury, premises liability, construction-related injury, hospitality/recreation liability, products liability, trucking, auto defense, a
• 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
• Opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm

Before you apply

• Recruitment agencies may submit candidates only with an active, signed fee agreement and portal access
• Position is eligible for E-Verify work authorization checks on new hires

About the company

Wilson Elser has more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide and is recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer. The firm emphasizes collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.