Catastrophic Loss and General Liability Defense Associate

Position

The Catastrophic Loss and General Liability Defense Associate position is available in Wilson Elser's San Francisco office.

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
• 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 accredited law school
• Admitted to practice in California
• 4+ years of civil defense, ideally including experience in premises liability, catastrophic loss, and general liability
• Premises and hospital security experience a plus
• Dispositive motion practice experience
• Superior analytical skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Legal project management experience is helpful

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $170,000 - $200,000 USD
• Hybrid working arrangement
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Additional perks such as corporate discount programs and employee benefits

About the Role

This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement and is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with general liability, premises and hospital security, and/or catastrophic loss experience.