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Wilson Elser - Attorneys

Construction & Complex Liability Litigation Attorney

Wilson Elser - Attorneys · Orange County, California

Posted about 2 months ago

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This role has been open
69 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 Construction & Complex Liability Litigation Attorney at Wilson Elser will focus on defending clients in various complex liability matters, including construction defects and catastrophic injuries. The role involves managing litigation cases from inception to resolution, drafting legal documents, and collaborating with a team of attorneys while also communicating with clients and other stakeholders. Depending on experience, the position may be at the Associate or Senior Attorney level, with senior candidates expected to take a lead role in case management and strategy.

Our read on this posting2.4out of 5
benefits
3/5
freshness
1/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
4/5
pay transparency
0/5

Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Wilson Elser - Attorneys as an employer.

What you need

  • JD from an ABA-accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in California
  • 3+ years of litigation experience
  • Experience drafting discovery, pleadings, dispositive motions, and pretrial motions
  • Superior analytical, writing, and communication skills
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing deadlines

Nice to have

  • Defense litigation experience
  • Experience handling court appearances, depositions, mediations, and expert discovery
  • Experience cross-examining plaintiffs, fact witnesses, and/or experts
  • Trial or second-chair trial experience
  • Experience in construction defect, general liability, premises liability, catastrophic injury, or related complex litigation

What you get

  • Competitive salary
  • Discretionary bonuses
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
  • Generous PTO
  • Corporate discount programs and employee benefits

Worth weighing

  • Salary range provided is broad ($155,000 — $250,000) and may vary based on multiple factors
  • Position offers a flexible hybrid working arrangement, which may appeal to candidates seeking work-life balance
  • Senior candidates are expected to mentor junior attorneys, indicating a potential leadership role

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