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Wilson Elser - Attorneys

General Liability - Trial Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys · San Francisco, California

Posted 14 days ago

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This role has been open
14 days
Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 45 days
Reposted
No
Salary listed
No
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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

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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.

Our read on this posting3.2out of 5
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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