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About the Role
Seeking a dynamic and highly motivated Associate Attorney to join a leading regional defense team specializing in medical malpractice and healthcare provider litigation. This is an exceptional opportunity to develop expertise in a growing practice area while working alongside accomplished partners and legal professionals.
Responsibilities
- Manage a diverse caseload, focused on medical malpractice claims, ensuring efficient and effective handling of all legal matters.
- Collaborate with attorneys, team members, and partners on strategic legal projects, fostering teamwork and knowledge-sharing.
- Take ownership of case-related activities, including court appearances, depositions, motion hearings, legal proceedings, and trial participation.
- Maintain regular communication with clients, providing case updates, managing expectations, and offering proactive solutions.
- Draft and review complex legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, motions, and settlement agreements.
- Contribute to case strategy development and support senior team members in trial and settlement negotiation preparation.
Requirements
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice in the state of CA.
- A minimum of 2 years of defense litigation experience, preferably with a focus on medical malpractice or healthcare defense experience.
- Nursing Home defense experience is a plus.
- Strong written and oral communication skills, with the ability to present legal arguments clearly and concisely.
Skills
- Medical malpractice defense
- Healthcare provider litigation
- Defense litigation
- Legal document drafting
- Case strategy development
- Client communication
- Written communication
- Oral communication
Location
- San Francisco, CA
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Associate
Education Level
- JD
Salary/Compensations
- $155,000—$210,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
- 401(k) match
- Discretionary bonuses
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 #30 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 attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service provided, embracing 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.