Commercial Litigation Associate Attorney
Wilson Elser · San Diego, CA · 2 days ago
HybridLegal$150k/yrFull-time
About the role
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all phases of complex commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
- Draft pleadings, dispositive motions, briefs, and other substantive legal filings.
- Conduct legal research and develop litigation strategies.
- Prepare and respond to written discovery, oversee e-discovery, and take and defend depositions.
- Represent clients in court appearances, hearings, mediations, and other litigation proceedings.
- Collaborate with clients, experts, and internal teams to develop case strategy and achieve successful outcomes.
- Effectively manage multiple matters while meeting deadlines and maintaining exceptional client service.
Qualifications
- J.D. from an accredited law school and admission to the applicable state bar.
- 5–15+ years of commercial litigation experience handling matters in state and federal courts.
- Experience managing all phases of litigation, including written discovery, depositions, and e-discovery.
- Strong motion practice experience, including drafting motions to dismiss and motions for summary judgment.
- Proficiency conducting legal research using LexisNexis and Westlaw.
- Excellent legal research, writing, analytical, and oral advocacy skills.
- Ability to manage multiple matters independently while working collaboratively in a team environment.
- Class action litigation experience is a plus.
- Cyber, privacy, or technology litigation experience is a plus, but not required.