Life Sciences - Associate Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · San Francisco, California
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 81 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 Life Sciences Associate Attorney at Wilson Elser will engage in various aspects of life sciences and healthcare litigation, including medical malpractice and product liability cases. Daily responsibilities include drafting legal documents, attending court hearings and depositions, and managing a litigation caseload. The role emphasizes collaboration within a supportive team environment, allowing for professional growth and development.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- 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 the state of California
- 2-8 years of defense litigation
- Experience with medical malpractice, senior living and long-term care litigation, or other types of health care cases
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions
- Superior analytical skills
Nice to have
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
- Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience
- Trial experience
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 broad and final offers may vary significantly based on individual circumstances.
- The role involves managing a caseload independently, which may require strong self-management skills.
- Hybrid work arrangement may not suit everyone, depending on personal preferences for in-office work.
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