Senior General Liability Attorney
Core
Senior attorney managing complex defense litigation caseloads from inception through resolution for prominent national clients. (via careerplan.io/jobs/4136184008-senior-general-liability-attorney-at-wilson-elser-attorneys)
Role type
Senior General Liability Attorney (Litigation)
Builds
Defense litigation outcomes via trial, mediation, or settlement
Domain
Law / General Liability / Personal Injury / Transportation
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
complex litigation management, case strategy development, motion practice, discovery planning, trial preparation, deposition taking, expert witness management, legal writing, client advisory, mentorship
Preferred skills
catastrophic injury experience, transportation litigation, first chair trial experience, legal project management
Technologies
state and federal court systems
Responsibilities
Independently manage complex defense litigation caseloads from inception through resolution; Develop and implement case strategy including early case assessment and trial preparation; Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, and legal memoranda; Take and defend depositions and manage written discovery; Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, and arbitrations; Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship duties