Senior Defense Litigation Attorney - General Liability
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · Portland, Oregon
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 Senior Defense Litigation Attorney at Wilson Elser will manage a diverse caseload of bodily injury litigation matters, including general liability and product liability, from inception through resolution. The role involves collaborating with a team, developing case strategies, maintaining client communication, conducting legal research, and drafting litigation documents. This position offers significant hands-on experience and the opportunity to take on increasing responsibilities in a supportive, hybrid work environment.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Juris Doctor (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school
- Licensed and in good standing to practice law in Oregon
- 9+ years of litigation experience, preferably in general liability, premises liability, personal injury, product liability, premises security, auto/transportation, gig-economy or other civil defense matters
- Strong analytical, writing, advocacy, and interpersonal skills
- Demonstrated ability to proactively manage multiple matters effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Experience handling client communications and developing strong client relationships
Nice to have
- Familiarity with legal project management and litigation technology
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 $190,000 — $220,000 USD, but final salary may vary based on individual circumstances
- The position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, which may appeal to candidates seeking work-life balance
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