General Liability - Trial Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · San Francisco, California
Posted about 2 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 50 days Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 81 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Wilson Elser - Attorneys
- high 154 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
- 2026-10-23
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About this role
The General Liability - Trial Attorney at Wilson Elser will focus on defending clients in various complex civil defense matters, including general liability and catastrophic injury cases. Responsibilities include managing a litigation caseload, taking depositions, appearing in court, and developing case strategies. The role emphasizes collaboration within a team and offers opportunities for trial work and professional growth.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 8+ years of defense litigation experience preferred
- Demonstrated trial experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters
- Experience appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
Nice to have
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Corporate discount programs
Worth weighing
- Salary range provided is $240,000 — $275,000 USD, but final salary may vary based on individual circumstances
- Position offers hybrid work flexibility, which may appeal to candidates seeking work-life balance
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