Senior Defense Litigation Attorney (San Antonio)
Wilson Elser’s Austin office is currently seeking a remote Senior Defense Litigation Attorney based in San Antonio 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.
This is a hybrid position offering great flexibility.
Key Responsibilities:
Independently manage a complex defense litigation caseload from inception through resolution, including trial, mediation, or negotiated settlement
Develop and implement case strategy, including early case assessment, motion practice, discovery planning, and trial preparation
Draft and argue substantive motions, pleadings, briefs, and legal memoranda in state and federal courts
Take and defend depositions, manage written discovery, and work closely with expert witnesses throughout the litigation process
Represent clients at court hearings, mediations, arbitrations, and other dispute resolution proceedings
Provide strategic legal advice and regular case status updates to clients, including in-house counsel and insurance representatives
Collaborate with partners and colleagues across offices on complex litigation matters and multi-jurisdictional cases
Supervise and mentor junior attorneys and legal support staff as appropriate
Participate in trial preparation, including witness preparation, exhibit management, and trial strategy development
Maintain strong client relationships while delivering high-quality legal work and responsive client service
Qualifications
JD from an ABA accredited law school
Admitted to practice in the state of Texas
8+ years of defense litigation experience
Experience with litigation involving general liability, premises, products, transportation, construction, or insurance preferred.
Superior analytical skills
Strong written and oral communication skills
Sophisticated technical skills necessary
First chair trial experience a plus