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About the Role
Wilson Elser's San Francisco office is seeking a Product Liability Associate to represent sophisticated clients in complex product liability matters in state and federal courts. This position offers a flexible, hybrid or remote working arrangement.
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+ years of litigation experience preferred
- Complex litigation, class actions, product liability and product recall experience preferred
- 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
- 2nd chair trial experience a plus
Skills
- Superior analytical skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
Location
- San Francisco
Work Type
- Hybrid
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2+ years of litigation experience preferred
Education Level
- JD from an ABA accredited law school
Salary/Compensations
- $150,000—$210,000 USD
Benefits
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Generous PTO
About the Company
- At Wilson Elser, we are redefining what it means to work at a national law firm.
- With more than 1,400 attorneys across 46 offices nationwide, we are 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.
- Our continued success is built on a culture of collaboration, innovation, client service, and mutual respect.
- We are committed to fostering an environment where attorneys are empowered to grow their careers, contribute meaningfully, and thrive professionally.
- Wilson Elser offers a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our attorneys both professionally and personally.
- Meaningful Work: Handle sophisticated matters alongside experienced attorneys and partners
- Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive team environment that values mentorship and professional development
- Advancement: Gain opportunities for long-term growth within a nationally recognized firm
- Hybrid Flexibility: Enjoy a flexible hybrid work arrangement that supports work-life balance
- Comprehensive Benefits: Competitive compensation, generous PTO, 401(k) match, and robust medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage
- Additional Perks: Access to corporate discount programs and employee benefits
Equal Opportunity
- Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
- It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence.
- Further, 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.
- Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users.
- California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here.
- Wilson Elser participates in the federal E-Verify program.
- With respect to all new hires, we provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.
- Please review the official posters for detailed information regarding your rights and protections
- Download the E-Verify Participation Poster (English & Spanish)
- Download the Right to Work Poster (English & Spanish)