General Liability / Transportation Litigation Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · Los Angeles, California
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wilson Elser - Attorneys
- high 129 stale, 14 reposted of 154 open
- Hiring momentum
- 193 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Wilson Elser - Attorneys's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Wilson Elser - Attorneys.
About this role
The General Liability / Transportation Litigation Attorney position at Wilson Elser involves defending clients in various complex civil defense matters, including general liability and transportation cases. Attorneys will engage in drafting legal documents, managing litigation caseloads, and participating in court appearances and mediations. The role offers opportunities for mentorship and professional growth, with responsibilities varying based on the attorney's experience level.
- benefits
- 4/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- 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
Nice to have
- Defense litigation experience strongly preferred
- Experience with general liability, transportation, catastrophic injury, premises liability, construction-related injury, hospitality/recreation liability, products liability, trucking, auto defense, and/or other complex civil defense matters welcome
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and expert discovery preferred
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and/or experts preferred
- Trial or second-chair trial experience a plus
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Worth weighing
- Salary range is broad ($155,000 — $250,000) and may vary based on multiple factors
- Position may be structured at either Associate or Senior Attorney level depending on experience
- Defense litigation experience is strongly preferred but not mandatory
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