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Wilson Elser
is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. At
Wilson Elser
we are committed to attracting and retaining professionals who thrive in an environment built on
teamwork ,
collaboration ,
client service , and
innovation . If you are a motivated attorney seeking a long-term career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported, we invite you to apply for our
Senior Complex Litigation Attorney
position in our
Houston
Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Opportunity We are seeking a skilled
Senior Complex Litigation Attorney . The ideal candidate will have experience in
general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury
defense . This role offers meaningful hands-on litigation experience, exposure to
high-profile national clients , and the ability to take on
substantial responsibility
from day one. Key Responsibilities Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution Work closely with partners and colleagues in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Handle all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations, and depositions Provide timely case updates and strategic guidance to clients through regular reporting and direct communication Qualifications JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in Texas 8+ years of defense litigation experience, preferably in Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, or Transportation Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills Proven ability to build strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service Experience with client-facing responsibilities and managing complex matters is highly valued Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Legal project management experience preferred First chair trial experience a plus Why Should You Apply? Flexibility: 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. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant's race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
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is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1300 attorneys in 43 offices throughout the United States. Founded in 1978, we rank among the top 100 law firms identified by The American Lawyer and 36 in the National Law Journal’s survey of the nation’s largest law firms. We’re also Mansfield Certified Plus. At
Wilson Elser
we are committed to attracting and retaining professionals who thrive in an environment built on
teamwork ,
collaboration ,
client service , and
innovation . If you are a motivated attorney seeking a long-term career where your contributions are valued and your growth is supported, we invite you to apply for our
Senior Complex Litigation Attorney
position in our
Houston
Office. This position offers a flexible, hybrid working arrangement. The Opportunity We are seeking a skilled
Senior Complex Litigation Attorney . The ideal candidate will have experience in
general liability, personal injury, transportation, and/or catastrophic injury
defense . This role offers meaningful hands-on litigation experience, exposure to
high-profile national clients , and the ability to take on
substantial responsibility
from day one. Key Responsibilities Independently manage a diverse litigation caseload from inception through resolution Work closely with partners and colleagues in a collaborative, team-oriented environment Handle all aspects of litigation, including trial preparation, investigation, court appearances, mediations, and depositions Provide timely case updates and strategic guidance to clients through regular reporting and direct communication Qualifications JD from an ABA accredited law school Admitted to practice in Texas 8+ years of defense litigation experience, preferably in Personal Injury, General Liability, Catastrophic Injury, or Transportation Exceptional communication, writing, and interpersonal skills Proven ability to build strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service Experience with client-facing responsibilities and managing complex matters is highly valued Ability to integrate into a fast-paced, team-oriented environment Legal project management experience preferred First chair trial experience a plus Why Should You Apply? Flexibility: 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. Wilson Elser is committed to a collegial work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. It is the Firm's policy that employment will be based on merit, qualifications, and competence. Further, employment decisions will be made without regard to an applicant's race, color, age, sex, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, physical or mental disability, status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses, or stalking, past or present service in the uniformed services or application or obligation to serve in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by law. Wilson Elser endeavors to make the Wilson Elser website accessible to any and all users. You may review our Accessibility Policy here. California Residents may review our CCPA notice for applicants and employees here. Seniority level
Mid-Senior level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Legal Industries
Law Practice and Legal Services Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Wilson Elser by 2x Inferred from the description for this job
Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Disability insurance Get notified when a new job is posted. Sign in to set job alerts for “Attorney” roles.
Houston, TX $124,800.00-$208,000.00 1 week ago Houston, TX $165,000.00-$185,000.00 4 days ago Counsel or Senior Counsel (Pipeline), Houston, TX (hybrid) 51005 Greater Houston $120,000.00-$127,200.00 2 weeks ago Litigation Associate Attorney $120,000 + Commission + Bonus Houston, TX $120,000.00-$120,000.00 2 weeks ago New In-House Senior Counsel/Counsel (Pipeline) position, Houston, TX (hybrid) (51005) Houston, TX $80,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago Legal TX Senior Compliance Counsel, Houston, Trade - International Houston, TX $170,000.00-$225,000.00 2 weeks ago Houston, TX $140,000.00-$210,000.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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