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About the Role
Wilson Elser's San Francisco office is seeking a Toxic Tort Trial Attorney to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment. This position offers a flexible, hybrid, or remote working arrangement and the opportunity to defend sophisticated clients with complex cases in toxic tort matters, with significant opportunities for trial work.
Responsibilities
- Work with a litigation team to prepare talc, silica, asbestos, and related toxic tort matters for trial.
- Take and defend key fact and expert witness depositions.
- Cover pretrial and trial appearances as first chair.
- Manage and argue significant pretrial and trial motions.
- Work closely with other attorneys, team members, and partners on legal projects and strategy for cases.
- Communicate with clients to provide status reports, advice, and counsel regarding case developments.
- Participate in trial strategy discussions and prepare trial exhibits and evidence for litigation.
- Provide high-level client service by actively managing expectations, keeping clients informed, and delivering excellent outcomes.
Requirements
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 8+ years of defense litigation experience preferred
- 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 required
- Experience cross-examining plaintiffs and other fact witnesses preferred
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Skills
- Toxic Tort Litigation
- Trial Work
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Legal Strategy
- Deposition Management
- Motion Practice
- Trial Preparation
- Client Service
- Analytical Skills
- Written Communication
- Oral Communication
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 8+ years of defense litigation experience
Education Level
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $250,000—$300,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Discretionary bonuses
- Generous PTO
About the Company
- Wilson Elser is a national law firm with over 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide.
- Recognized among the top 100 law firms by The American Lawyer and ranked #36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms.
- The firm fosters a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- Committed to an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- Embraces Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation.
Equal Opportunity
- Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- Employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicants race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law.