Commercial Litigation - Associate Attorney

The role

Represent businesses and corporate clients in complex commercial disputes. Handle all phases of litigation, from case strategy and discovery through trial and resolution.

What you will do

• Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
• Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners
• Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
• Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Required qualifications

• JD from an accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 2+ years of experience in commercial litigation, including breach of contract, D&O, and trade secret litigation
• Experience with MSJs
• Experience with complex factual patterns and legal argument, such as nuance with contractual interpretations and breach of fiduciary duty claims
• Ability to handle discovery disputes with minimal supervision
• Ability to take depositions

Nice to have

• Corporate Governance experience
• Legal project management experience

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 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

Before you apply

• Applicants from recruitment agencies must have a current signed fee agreement to be considered

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.