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About the Role
Wilson Elser's San Francisco office is seeking a Life Sciences Associate to join a team of talented professionals in a collaborative, collegial environment. The firm is committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service provided through Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement or remote work opportunities.
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
Requirements
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
- Admitted to practice in the state of California
- 2-8 years of defense litigation experience
- Experience with medical malpractice, senior living and long-term care litigation, or other types of health care cases required
- 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
- Trial experience a plus
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Skills
- Analytical skills
- Written communication skills
- Oral communication skills
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-8 years
Education Level
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
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
- Corporate discount programs
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's success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- Committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- Committed to developing professionals who value each other and the service provided through 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.