What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Trial Attorney position at Wilson Elser - Attorneys?
Wilson Elser is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 attorneys in 44 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 200 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus and a Women in the Law Forum Gold Standard Law Firm.
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 Senior Trial Attorney position in our Dallas Office.
This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.
The Position
Wilson Elser is currently seeking a Senior Trial Attorney with experience in general liability, commercial litigation, or insurance defense. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 10 years of litigation experience, to grow in their careers with exposure to a wide variety of prominent national clients and by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities. Working directly with in-house counsel, the attorney in this role will have the exciting opportunity to interact directly with sophisticated clients that we represent, as well as with teams of our own talented, experienced professionals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
- Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners
- Regular trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations and depositions
- Communicate with clients and provide reports
Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas
- Over 10 years of experience in defense litigation
- Expertise in insurance defense, premises liability, commercial litigation, and/or general liability
- Proven experience representing clients in court for hearings
- Exceptional analytical abilities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage a caseload independently and efficiently
- Legal project management experience with a focus on delivering results
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Why Should You Apply?
- Flexibility: Remote and 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 talentacquisition@wilsonelser.com.
We believe in creating a work environment free of barriers and bias, where individual outlooks and talents are respected and valued. Our firm's policy is to ensure an equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, disability, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by the law.
