Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker

General Liability Associate

Legal & Accounting
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in the state of California
  • 2+ years of defense litigation experience
  • Experience in catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, and other general liability matters
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, and legal documents
  • Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
  • Collaborate with colleagues across departments and offices
  • Independently manage a litigation caseload
  • Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Benefits

  • Flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement
  • Outstanding benefits package including 401(k) match
  • Generous PTO plan
  • Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement
  • Access to corporate discount plans
Full Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience who are looking to grow in their careers and take on increased and substantive defense litigation-based responsibilities.

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Key Responsibilities:
  • Draft pleadings, motions, briefs, legal memoranda, and other legal documents
  • Attend court hearings, depositions, and mediations
  • Collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments and offices, contributing to a cohesive and supportive team environment
  • Independently manage a litigation caseload as part of a team, working cases from beginning to end
  • Communicate with clients and provide status reports

Qualifications
  • JD from an ABA accredited law school
  • Admitted to practice in the state of California
  • 2+ years of defense litigation
  • Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters
  • Experience drafting discovery and pretrial motions required
  • Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
  • Experience handling court appearances, depositions, and trial experience a plus
  • 2nd chair trial experience a plus
  • Superior analytical skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skills

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Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.

A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.

Salary Range:

$155,000-$210,000 USD

About Wilson, Elser, Moskowitz, Edelman & Dicker

Wilson Elser is a full-service law firm with clients in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. Founded in 1978, it has grown to become one of the largest law firms in the United States. The firm provides legal services in a wide range of practice areas, including aviation, construction, cybersecurity, data privacy, employment, environmental, insurance coverage, intellectual property, product liability, professional liability, real estate, and transportation. Wilson Elser has more than 800 attorneys and 38 offices in the United States and abroad. The firm is headquartered in New York City.
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