General Liability Of Counsel

Company: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Location: Las Vegas
Posted on: March 2, 2025

Job Description:

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 ourGeneral Liability Of Counsel position in our Las Vegas Office.This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement.The PositionThis 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 reportsQualifications
  • 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
  • 2ndchair trial experience a plus
  • Superior analytical skills
  • Strong written and oral communication skillsWhy 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 benefitsWilson 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 .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.Required
      Preferred

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