Toxic Tort - Trial Attorney
Wilson Elser - Attorneys · San Francisco, California
Posted about a month ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 33 days Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 0% of Wilson Elser - Attorneys's roles list one
- 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 Toxic Tort Trial Attorney at Wilson Elser will work within a litigation team to prepare and manage complex toxic tort cases, including talc, silica, and asbestos matters. Responsibilities include taking and defending depositions, managing pretrial and trial motions, and participating in trial strategy discussions. The role emphasizes collaboration and offers significant opportunities for trial work and professional growth.
- benefits
- 3/5
- freshness
- 3/5
- 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
- Demonstrated trial experience with toxic tort, personal injury, general liability, or other tort cases
- Experience appearing in court for motions, hearings, depositions, and trials
- Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions
Nice to have
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses
What you get
- Competitive salary
- Discretionary bonuses
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
- Generous PTO
- Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Worth weighing
- Salary range is specified but final salary may vary based on individual circumstances
- Position allows for flexible hybrid work arrangements
- Experience level required is quite high (8+ years) which may limit applicants
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