Senior Defense Litigation Attorney
Required skills
- general liability
- premises
- products
- construction
- transportation
- insurance
- state and federal courts
- trial
- mediation
- arbitration
Nice to have
- first chair trial experience
- sophisticated technical skills
Role summary
Wilson Elser is seeking a Senior Defense Litigation Attorney for its Austin office. This role requires 8+ years of defense litigation experience in areas such as general liability, premises, products, construction, transportation, or insurance. The attorney will manage a complex caseload, develop case strategies, handle motion practice, discovery, and trials. Responsibilities include client interaction, legal advice, and potentially supervising junior staff. The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities for career growth within a nationally recognized firm.
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’s Austin office is currently seeking a Senior Defense Litigation Attorney with experience in general liability, premises, products, construction, transportation, or insurance. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 8+ 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.
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 Defense Litigation Attorney position in our Austin, TX office.
This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility.
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Why Join Wilson Elser?
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