Commercial Litigation Attorney

Company: Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP
Location: San Diego
Posted on: June 2, 2025

Job Description:

is a leading defense litigation law firm with more than 1,250 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 43rd in the National Law Journal's survey of the nation's largest law firms. We're also Mansfield Certified Plus.Wilson Elser's San Diego office is currently seeking a Commercial Litigation Attorney. This is an excellent opportunity for attorneys with 4+ years of litigation experience to grow in their careers with one of our firm's national client service teams by taking on substantial litigation responsibilities.

Qualifications

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• JD from an accredited law school
  
• Admitted to practice in California
  
• 4+ years of experience in commercial litigation, including breach of contract, D&O, and trade secret litigation
  
• Experience with MSJs
  
• Experience with complex factual patterns and legal argument, such as nuance with contractual interpretations and breach of fiduciary duty claims
  
• Ability to handle discovery disputes with minimal supervision
  
• Ability to take depositions
  
• Corporate Governance experience is a plus
  
• Legal project management experience is helpful
  
  Responsibilities
  
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  • Independently manage a litigation caseload, working cases from beginning to end
    
  • Work closely and collaborate with other attorneys and partners
    
  • Regularly handle court appearances and depositions
    
  • Communicate with clients and provide status reports
    
    A variety of factors are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, education, licensure and/or certifications, geographic location, market demands, other business and organizational needs, and other factors permitted by law. This position is also eligible for discretionary bonuses. Final salary wages offered may be outside of this range based on other reasons and individual circumstances. This position is considered full-time and therefore qualifies for benefits including 401(k) retirement savings plan, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.Pay Range$135,000-$190,000 USDWhy Should You Apply?
    
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    • 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 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 .
      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.

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