Wilson Elser - Attorneys

Senior Trial Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys · Houston, Texas

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 Trial Attorney at Wilson Elser will independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload, including trial and mediation, while developing case strategies and providing legal advice to clients. The role involves drafting legal documents, taking depositions, and collaborating with colleagues on multi-jurisdictional cases. This position also includes mentoring junior attorneys and maintaining strong client relationships in a supportive, hybrid work environment.

Our read on this posting2.6out of 5
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

  • JD from an accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in Texas
  • 15+ years of insurance defense, premises liability, catastrophic loss, and/or general liability experience
  • Superior analytical skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Nice to have

  • Negligent security experience
  • Trial experience
  • Dispositive motion practice experience
  • Legal project management experience

What you get

  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous PTO
  • 401(k) match
  • Robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
  • Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Worth weighing

  • No specific salary listed
  • Experience with premises security is preferred but not required
  • The role requires significant experience (15+ years) which may limit opportunities for less experienced candidates

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