General Liability Senior Attorney

Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. Our firm is committed to attracting and retaining professionals who value each other and the service we provide by embracing Teamwork, Collaboration, Client Service, and Innovation. If you are a motivated professional looking for a long-term fit where you can grow in a role, and will be valued and empowered, then we invite you to apply to our General Liability Of Counsel position in our Las Vegas Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Position This is an excellent opportunity for lawyers with litigation experience who are looking to grow in their careers and take on increased and substantive defense litigation-based responsibilities. Key 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 Qualifications JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in the state of Nevada 8+ years of defense litigation Experience with catastrophic injury, product liability, construction defect, habitability, transportation, or other general liability matters 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 Superior analytical skills Strong written and oral communication skills Why Should You Apply? Flexibility: Hybrid work arrangements to support work-life blend Benefits: Outstanding benefits package, including 401k match and generous PTO plan Career Growth: Ample opportunities for professional development and advancement Employee Perks: Access to corporate discount plans and other benefits Wilson Elser welcomes submissions of candidates for our open positions exclusively from recruitment agencies with an active, signed fee agreement who have been granted access to a position through our dedicated Recruitment Agency Portal. We are unable to consider submissions from recruitment agencies without a current (dated as of 7/1/2024) agreement in place. We appreciate your understanding. For collaboration inquiries or to establish an agreement, please contact us at View email address on click.appcast.io . Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. 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